Production Supervisor

AmpersandPeople•Winchester, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Desi Fresh Foods is a leading cultured dairy manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, producing high-quality products like yogurt, smoothies, sour cream, and dips. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Supervisor to join our team at our facility in Frederick County, Virginia. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including supervising staff, ensuring efficient production processes, meeting targets, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has experience leading food or dairy manufacturing production operations, driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous process improvement. This is an onsite, second-shift role managing Line and Packing Operators in Winchester, VA.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing production experience
Minimum of 3 years of supervision experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in production planning and scheduling
Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures
Ability to analyze data and identify trends
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficient in computer applications, including production management software (e.g., ERP system like Sage) and standard office applications (e.g., MS Office)
Ability to work odd hours, weekends and rotating shift schedule required
Willingness to modify work responsibilities, as necessary, to meet the operational, regulatory, or business needs of the company.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering or related field preferred
Dairy experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise Production Teams: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Line and Packing operators, ensuring effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to company policies and procedures. Foster a positive and high performing environment.
Temporarily fill in or cover production roles in the event of absenteeism, emergency, or operational demand.
Monitor Production Processes: Oversee daily production activities, including scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production targets and deadlines. Set daily goals and objectives and drive safety, quality and efficiency initiatives.
Participate in daily production meetings to remain informed and ensure that the assigned shift operations activities are aligned.
Review CIP charts and process documentation to verify proper execution and compliance with the company, SQF, and regulatory standards.
Identify and implement improvements to reduce waste and optimize throughput.
Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by working with quality, conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations or defects promptly. Maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and to enable proper food safety, conducting regular safety training and audits.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve production issues, including equipment malfunctions and process inefficiencies, to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
Reporting: Prepare and analyze production reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to line efficiency, over-time, OOE, and safety, and provide feedback and recommendations for process improvements.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics to coordinate production activities and resolve any cross-functional issues.
Business Continuity: Be willing to learn all major production positions within the facility, including line operations, batching, CIP procedures, packaging, and material handling.