Supervisor, Production

Corbion • Totowa, NJ

18d • $74,800 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is based at Corbion’s Totowa, New Jersey plant and reports directly to the Operations Manager. The role leads hourly production staff in achieving daily production goals and collaborates with other shift supervisors to maintain high performance and quality in a food manufacturing facility. The supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, consistency, and employee development.

The position oversees production and sanitation processes, supports GMP and sanitation requirements, coordinates with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain supervisors, and ensures employees follow safety guidelines, procedures, and material requirements. The supervisor also supports quality audits, assigns work, establishes and achieves goals with the workforce, and identifies high-performing employees for succession planning. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.

The role requires willingness to work second or third shift, with occasional weekend shifts. The manufacturing environment includes large, open floor areas with loud machinery, seasonal hot and cold conditions, required GMP-compliant protective clothing, possible respirator use in certain areas, and potential exposure to common food allergens.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role within the food industry.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to motivate and instruct employees and administer discipline.
• Understanding of union rules and policies and ability to lead a union workforce.
• Knowledge of food processing, GMP, and OSHA.
• Knowledge of ERP and ADP systems.
• Willingness to work second or third shift, with occasional weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety and environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a positive attitude and focus on customers, teamwork, quality, and productivity.
• Recommend ways to work safely and efficiently and better serve customers.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain supervisors to keep production on schedule.
• Supervise production and sanitation processes and support the master GMP and sanitation list.
• Provide quality audit support and communicate quality assurance needs.
• Assign personnel to specific jobs.
• Develop and establish defined goals and achieve results with the plant workforce.
• Identify high-performing individuals and assist with succession planning.
• Ensure goals are met safely and that the workforce operates within safety guidelines.
• Ensure correct materials are used in manufacturing and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness.
• Supervise blender and kettle operators and packers in all aspects of their duties.

Benefits

• Bonus potential.
• Paid time off, including company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Education assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Lifestyle and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager