Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Riviana Foods • Colusa, CA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees the daily production function at Riviana Foods’ Colusa, California location, supporting the Plant Manager in collaboration with the 1st Shift Supervisor. The role manages multiple blending, packaging, and processing lines that may operate simultaneously and is responsible for meeting customer demands while continuously improving food safety, worker safety, productivity, and product quality. As a member of the onsite leadership team, the supervisor leads and develops employees and fosters accountability, excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This position works with internal and external peers to support company goals and values.

The supervisor oversees 2nd shift production operations and personnel, coordinates production needs and schedules, and ensures work follows department schedules. The role partners with Planning, Production, Maintenance, HR, and other leaders on scheduling, maintenance, staffing, employee matters, training, safety, quality, and process improvements. Seasonal packaging and processing demand may require six workdays per week during peak periods.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a production environment required.
• Previous experience supervising production teams, coaching employees, and developing high-performing teams.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, including safety audits, documentation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to read, review, and provide input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance documents, and other business procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Strong English language skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical documents, write reports and procedures, and communicate information clearly.
• Strong mathematical skills, including working with ratios, percentages, rates, and graphs.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and office environments, including warm or humid conditions and areas near moving machinery.
• Ability to manage second-shift production employees, including hiring and performance management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, manage change, motivate employees, promote accountability, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to use data and reports to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• 5–8 years of experience in a production environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing and packaging experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in quality management, safety, performance management, and quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI standards, preferably BRC.
• Bilingual ability, particularly in English and Spanish, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the 1st Shift Supervisor and Planning to support the Production Manager in coordinating production department needs, including scheduling.
• Supervise all 2nd shift production operations and personnel.
• Develop and reinforce a food safety and quality assurance mindset within the team.
• Ensure departmental work is performed according to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules.
• Propose and implement continuous improvements to facility and production process efficiency.
• Develop and reinforce worker safety and hazard control practices within the team.
• Conduct daily meetings and, when needed, lead monthly safety meetings; prepare weekly agendas and training topics when required.
• Coordinate with the 1st Shift Production Supervisor, Plant Manager, and HR regarding modified-duty restrictions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, downtime, and repairs with the Maintenance Department, and support equipment performance through appropriate operation, maintenance, and configuration.
• Participate in interviews and performance reviews for production shift staffing needs.
• Coach employees and hold them accountable to company processes, standards, and expectations; apply corrective action processes and maintain proper documentation.
• Work with HR on employee performance and conduct concerns.
• Influence budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes to improve the department’s financial accountability.
• Work with managers, supervisors, and technicians to achieve department and organizational goals, and perform other duties assigned by management.
• Apply knowledge of the Allergen Control Program and Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) requirements.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored benefits to support health and well-being.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Opportunities to share ideas, solve problems, and help improve the company.
• Supportive team environment emphasizing teamwork, new ideas, and shared success.
• Competitive salaried compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed