Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Home Chef•San Bernardino, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production and shipping operations during the 2nd shift, working 2:45 PM–1:15 AM with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday designated days off. The Supervisor executes the production plan set by the Shift Manager and leads an assigned team of production leads, associates, machine leads, and machine operators. The role includes managing team performance, participating in hiring and promotion, providing coaching and feedback, and conducting performance reviews. The Supervisor oversees multiple activities, takes ownership of team output, maintains working knowledge of production machinery and processes, performs basic troubleshooting, and manages production technology. The role also collaborates with other facility functions on plant-wide initiatives. Before production, the Supervisor receives the production plan, coordinates setup with leads, ensures required product is available, assigns work, verifies staffing, and ensures tables, lines, and workstations are prepared according to standard operating procedures. During portioning, meal bagging, and shipping, the Supervisor monitors safety, quality, cleanliness, staffing, supplies, and production pace; coaches employees; resolves or escalates issues; and works with warehouse, runners, quality, procurement, and other teams to keep operations on track. The Supervisor is accountable for accurate production counts, inventory practices, work-in-progress storage, tracker entries, and shift handoffs. They promote employee and food safety, including GMP compliance, sanitation, safe work practices, and support of the company’s SQF and quality programs. They lead team huddles, train and develop leads, address performance and conflict, and foster a respectful, safety- and quality-focused team culture. The position requires 0–10% travel and the ability to work weekend shifts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of successful supervisory or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
Track record of driving key performance indicators and meeting or exceeding goals.
Experience developing team members through leadership and management.
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.
General 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 production plans and targets from the Shift Manager before production begins.
Coordinate pre-production setup with leads, assign production tasks, ensure adequate staffing, and confirm required materials are available on the floor.
Ensure production tables, lines, and workstations are set up and operated according to standard operating procedures.
Oversee portioning, meal bagging, and shipping operations and monitor progress against production targets.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, reinforce safe work practices, and address GMP violations.
Monitor food safety and product quality, coordinate with FSQA and quality teams, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Coordinate with warehouse staff and runners to prevent product or packaging shortages and maintain replenishment on production and shipping lines.
Coach production leads and associates on SOPs, work quality, pace, counts, problem solving, and safe practices.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment, efficiency, quality, and production processes, and share recommendations with relevant teams.
Verify production counts and inventory practices; maintain accurate tracker entries and approve or investigate progress submissions.
Ensure work in progress is stored appropriately and production and inventory SOPs are followed.
Troubleshoot production equipment, machinery, shipping-line technology, and internal production tools at a basic level.
Lead team huddles to communicate safety topics, production plans, GMPs, and process changes.
Manage team performance, provide ongoing feedback, participate in performance reviews and hiring or promotion, and address employee conflicts as needed.
Complete end-of-shift reporting and communicate required information to supervisors on the subsequent shift.
Work with other facility functions on plant-wide initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
401(k) program with matching
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses