Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor

MMC Group•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing milk processing operations, supervising production associates, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and driving operational efficiency across the facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong food manufacturing leadership experience, excellent communication skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead a diverse workforce in a high-volume production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires accountability, attention to detail, strong safety awareness, and the ability to thrive in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in a food production or food manufacturing environment
Food manufacturing experience is required
Experience working within regulated food safety environments
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong leadership and team development skills
Experience supervising a diverse and unionized workforce
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to learn and utilize additional business systems and applications
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Must have Alchemy Safety Training experience

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for dairy manufacturing experience
Associate or Bachelor's degree
Dairy production experience within milk processing facilities
Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Supervise daily milk production operations to ensure production goals and schedules are achieved
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational standards throughout the facility
Monitor production flow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and throughput
Lead, coach, and support production associates in daily operations
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development
Issue corrective actions when necessary while maintaining a positive and productive work environment
Foster accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Train and enforce quality assurance and food safety standards
Monitor production processes to ensure product consistency and quality
Investigate and resolve quality-related issues promptly
Track and manage raw materials and finished goods inventory
Conduct audits and ensure inventory accuracy
Partner with supply chain and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate stock levels
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste
Recommend scalable operational solutions
Promote and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures
Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and company regulations
Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance standards
Collaborate effectively with quality, logistics, maintenance, and leadership teams
Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production issues clearly and professionally
Train and onboard new production associates
Provide continuous coaching and operational training to team members
Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with maintenance teams
Address equipment concerns quickly to minimize downtime and production interruptions
Maintain accurate production documentation and operational records
Generate reports related to production metrics, inventory, safety, and quality performance