Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Home Market Foods•Norwood, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a critical role in the success of our operation. The incumbent will be responsible for managing a team of manufacturing associates to produce high-quality products that meet or exceed run rates while maintaining a safe facility. This Supervisor will spend the majority of their time on the production floor providing guidance and decision making to achieve maximum output, low waste, minimal rejects in a consistently efficient operation. Responsibilities also include training a team of direct reports, holding team accountable for performing consistently and in a safe manner, collaborating closely with Quality Assurance, Vendor Assurance and Maintenance to meet all of the standards as well as interact with USDA as needed. Please note this is a 1st Shift opportunity with the hours of 5:00am - 5:00pm based in our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing (food production strongly preferred)
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with production processes, quality standards, and safety compliance
Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift/pallet jack)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and execute daily production schedules, ensuring efficient use of labor and resources
Lead, coach, and develop employees while managing staffing, attendance, and performance
Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards and product specifications are met
Maintain proper raw material levels and accurate production reporting
Identify and address safety concerns; ensure compliance with OSHA, HACCP, USDA, and plant standards
Train team members and support ongoing skill development and cross-training
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve workflows
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance
Maintain shift logs, training records, and operational data
Oversee plant sanitation activities, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting sanitation schedules (including weekends/non-production days as needed)
Supervise post-sanitation startup to ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness