Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Gardner Pie Company•Akron, OH

10d

About The Position

Gardner Pie Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and drive performance of its Pie Line, with accountability for the entire production line and assigned employees. The supervisor is responsible for producing safe, quality products efficiently, leading the team, and achieving operational excellence through continuous improvement. This role works primarily in a food manufacturing environment that contains wheat, milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs. The schedule is 2nd shift, with start and end times that may vary based on seasonal and departmental needs, and overtime flexibility. Gardner Pie Company is a family-owned business in Northeast Ohio with a legacy dating back to 1945. The company describes itself as committed to career growth, long-term employment, quality, variety, and innovation. It provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons and participates in a Drug Free Safety Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting, walking, standing for up to 5 hours, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, squatting, pulling, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and typing/keyboard use.
Ability to identify key issues quickly and use data-driven decisions to resolve them.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across departments.
Proven ability to lead and develop team members.
Experience implementing LEAN manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely produce quality products using labor and materials efficiently.
Provide transformational leadership and actively lead the team.
Achieve operational excellence to meet or exceed plan through continuous improvement.
Supervise the team and manage day-to-day interactions.
Promote a strong safety culture by communicating expectations, participating in Safety Walks, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and policies.
Conduct daily team communication meetings covering Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and performance.
Promote a respectful and engaging working environment for all team members.
Develop training and cross-training plans for the team.
Complete administrative tasks, including reviewing and approving PTO and managing disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Communicate with Production Supervisors across shifts and proactively resolve issues with peers and departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, and Human Resources.