Production Supervisor I

C.H. Guenther & Son•Carlstadt, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor in a food manufacturing facility, this role oversees and coordinates production personnel to ensure efficient operations and adherence to safety and quality standards. The supervisor supports productivity, effective resource management, and a positive working environment. The position supervises and monitors a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring, discipline, work objectives, and effectiveness, and realigning work as needed. The role may require non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The supervisor is expected to demonstrate and promote the company’s Core Values. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), and related applications or software.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Solid understanding of food-industry production processes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit frequently at a desk, walk around the office and plant, carry packages up to 50 pounds, use fine dexterity, and reach and kneel daily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Management, or a related field.
Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and motivate production staff to support performance and morale.
Delegate tasks and distribute workloads equitably and efficiently.
Provide guidance and support to resolve team issues or conflicts.
Monitor production processes for compliance with established procedures and quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality control, logistics, and other departments to optimize production flow.
Implement and enforce safety protocols.
Assist with scheduling production activities and allocating manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production targets.
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
Inspect products and processes for compliance with quality specifications.
Address quality deviations promptly and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Collaborate with the quality control team to implement and maintain quality management systems.
Maintain accurate production records, including production volumes, downtime, and quality metrics, in the Redzone production reporting system.
Prepare reports on production performance, trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
Communicate production status and issues to management in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the company’s Core Values.