Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Home Chef•San Bernardino, CA

19d•$72,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor executes the production plan established by the Shift Manager and supervises an assigned team of production leads, associates, machine leads, and machine operators. The Supervisor oversees team performance, supports hiring and promotion, coaches employees, provides feedback, and conducts performance reviews. The role requires managing multiple activities at once, taking ownership of team output, maintaining working knowledge of production machinery and processes, performing basic troubleshooting, and managing production technology. The Supervisor works with other facility functions to deliver plant-wide initiatives. The position oversees production set-up, portioning and meal bagging, shipping, output tracking, inventory management, employee and food safety, and team training and culture. It includes preparing work areas and lines, staffing and coordinating materials, monitoring quality and production targets, maintaining accurate counts and tracker entries, coaching employees on procedures, and communicating shift results and handoffs. The schedule is 2:45 PM to 1:15 AM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday designated as days off. The position requires 0–10% travel.

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 leading and managing.
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 a cold 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 daily production plan and targets from the Shift Manager, delegate production tasks, and ensure appropriate staffing.
Coordinate with production leads and the warehouse team to prepare tables, lines, workstations, and required product before production begins.
Set up production activities according to SOPs and coach leads to follow set-up procedures.
Oversee portioning and meal-bagging tables and lines, monitor output, and ensure teams meet production and quality targets.
Inspect work areas and hold team members accountable for cleanliness, safe practices, and adherence to SOPs.
Ensure production leads use production sheets and internal apps and tracking tools to communicate expectations and monitor progress.
Identify efficiency and quality improvements and share recommendations with Continuous Improvement teams or managers.
Anticipate product and packaging shortages and coordinate replenishment with warehouse staff or runners to avoid production interruptions.
Work with quality staff to resolve food-safety and product-quality issues and escalate issues that may cause future product shortages.
Ensure counts are accurate through submissions and physical inventory reconciliation; coach leads on counting, submissions, and Ops Apps.
Oversee shipping lines, confirm product availability and replenishment, verify line set-up using the boxing line set-up sheet, and ensure shipping SOPs are followed.
Manage shipping-line pace and monitor progress against production targets using internal tools.
Maintain working knowledge of production and shipping equipment and technology and perform basic troubleshooting.
Ensure inventory SOPs are followed, work-in-process is stored properly, counts are accurate, and production numbers are entered into or approved in the tracker.
Promote employee and food safety by enforcing GMPs, safe work practices, sanitation, and food-safe product staging; support the company’s SQF and quality programs.
Lead team huddles, train and coach leads and associates, help resolve production and team obstacles, manage routine employee conflict, and escalate serious issues to the Shift Manager.
Evaluate team performance, provide ongoing feedback, participate in hiring and promotion, and foster a respectful, collaborative, safety-first culture.
Complete production tracking, write the end-of-shift report, and communicate required information to supervisors on the subsequent shift.
Perform duties requiring standing and walking for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 49 pounds.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
401(k) program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
401(k) match
Paid time off
Customer promo code for $30 off a first Home Chef order