Production Supervisor – AM Shift
About The Position
Roth Industries is a nationally recognized food manufacturer producing fresh prepared foods distributed to more than 8,000 retail locations across the United States. We’re looking for a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our AM Shift at our Colorado Springs facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, driving production performance, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. As the Production Supervisor – AM Shift, you’ll oversee daily production activities, lead frontline employees, and help ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with USDA and food safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with previous food manufacturing leadership experience who enjoys coaching employees and driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required
- Experience with USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting
- Must be authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Food manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production activities during the AM shift
- Ensure production schedules and operational goals are achieved
- Lead shift start-up meetings and coordinate smooth shift handoffs
- Monitor staffing levels and production performance throughout the shift
- Maintain efficient workflow while minimizing downtime
- Train, coach, and develop production employees
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and support
- Assist with staffing, attendance, and daily workforce management
- Ensure compliance with USDA, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards
- Promote a strong Safety First and Quality First culture
- Complete production documentation accurately and on time
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process improvements
- Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, yields, and throughput
- Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity
- Assist with implementing corrective actions when needed
- Partner with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues
- Work closely with Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams
- Communicate production updates and operational challenges to leadership
- Support initiatives that improve overall plant performance
Benefits
- Health insurance and comprehensive benefits
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
