Production Supervisor

Glanbia•Carlsbad, CA

25d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team in Carlsbad, CA. This role will oversee the preparation, production, packaging, and shipment of blended materials while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in line with customer specifications and company standards. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position will partner closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Planning, Purchasing, and Sanitation to support daily operations, food safety, continuous improvement, and a strong safety-first culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred, especially in a technical discipline.
Prior manufacturing supervisory experience preferred.
Experience leading, training, coaching, and developing employees.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, cGMP, and quality standards.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of production documentation, weigh-up processes, and computer systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across blending, inspection, packaging, and warehouse areas.
Promote a behavior-based safety culture with a focus on creating a zero-risk workplace.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Glanbia Performance System principles.
Ensure proper documentation, labeling, packaging controls, and product quality standards are followed.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and assign team members to support production needs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure orders are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
Ensure equipment, materials, and production areas are properly cleaned, set up, and used in accordance with cGMP standards.
Supervise, coach, train, and develop manufacturing team members while supporting performance, attendance, and engagement.
Support food safety programs, including HACCP, allergen control, sanitation, housekeeping, and pest control practices.
Foster Glanbia’s culture of Living the Values through a positive, hands-on, “can do” leadership approach.
Other duties as assigned.