Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Home Chef•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

Home Chef is hiring a Production Supervisor to execute the production plan established by the Shift Manager and supervise a team of production leads, production associates, machine leads, and machine operators. The Supervisor oversees production activities, takes ownership of team output, and manages employee performance through hiring participation, coaching, feedback, and performance reviews. The role requires a strong working knowledge of production machinery, equipment, processes, and technology, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting. The Supervisor also works with other facility functions to carry out plant-wide initiatives. This position follows a second-shift schedule of 2:45 PM to 1:15 AM, with designated days off Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Responsibilities span pre-production setup, portioning and meal bagging, shipping, output tracking and inventory management, safety and food safety, team training and culture, and post-production reporting and shift handoffs. The position requires 0–10% travel and work in a cold environment below 40 degrees.

Requirements

At least 2 years of successful supervisory or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
Track record of driving KPIs and meeting or exceeding goals.
Experience developing team members through leadership and management.
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, ERP systems, and mobile technology such as tablets and cell phones.
Open availability to work weekend shifts.
Ability to lift up to 49 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10–12 hours in an environment below 40 degrees.
High school degree or equivalent, such as a GED.

Nice To Haves

Cross-functional experience in two or more departments, such as warehouse, production, quality, or procurement.

Responsibilities

Receive the production plan and targets from the Shift Manager before production begins.
Coordinate production leads and ensure tables, lines, and workstations are prepared according to standard operating procedures and adequately staffed.
Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure required production and shipping product is available in the quantities needed.
Oversee portioning, meal bagging, and shipping lines; ensure teams follow SOPs and meet production, quality, and output targets.
Inspect work areas and hold team members accountable for maintaining clean, safe work environments and following safe practices.
Monitor production progress using internal apps, tracking tools, and hourly targets; enter or approve production numbers and ensure counts are accurate.
Identify production, inventory, product, packaging, and tracker issues; troubleshoot where possible and escalate issues to the appropriate manager or team.
Work with warehouse, runners, quality, FSQA, procurement, and Continuous Improvement teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
Ensure inventory management procedures are followed, work in process is stored correctly, and counts and submissions are accurate.
Promote employee safety, food safety, GMP compliance, sanitation, and quality programs, including SQF requirements.
Lead team huddles and train, coach, motivate, and provide ongoing feedback to leads and associates; manage team conflict and escalate serious issues when needed.
Participate in hiring and promotion processes and evaluate team performance.
Write the end-of-shift report and communicate required information to supervisors on the subsequent shift.
Share recommendations and identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment, efficiency, quality, and SOPs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
401(k) program with matching.
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.

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