Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift, M-F 9 pm-6 am

Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.•North Liberty, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Furlani Foods is seeking a hands-on, motivated Production Supervisor to lead overnight production operations at its North Liberty, Iowa facility. The position oversees daily production activities and ensures products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting established quality, food safety, and production standards. The supervisor provides leadership, direction, and support to production employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role oversees third-shift production operations, monitors production performance, labor utilization, downtime, and yields, and coordinates with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams. It also leads employee coaching and development, supports compliance with food safety and quality requirements, promotes workplace safety, and helps improve productivity and plant operations. The specified schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing or food production environment is preferred.
Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and production reporting.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or frozen food production is strongly preferred.
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee third-shift production activities to meet production schedules and customer demands.
Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, and product yields.
Ensure production lines are properly staffed and operate efficiently.
Identify production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to support uninterrupted operations.
Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to production employees.
Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies.
Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and coaching as needed.
Address employee concerns and workplace issues promptly and professionally.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
Ensure production activities comply with GMPs, food safety requirements, and company policies.
Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, allergen controls, and sanitation procedures.
Ensure employees follow proper product handling, labeling, packaging, and quality standards.
Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established specifications.
Address food safety, quality, or sanitation concerns immediately.
Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.
Promote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow safety procedures.
Conduct safety observations and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee performance, and overall plant operations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.