Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Production Supervisor oversees production line efficiency and product quality while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset. The role supports production planning and organization, safety and sanitation, shift housekeeping, compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Practices, and completion of safety audits. The supervisor monitors and records requirements in the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and prerequisite programs, takes appropriate action, and reports food safety or quality issues to management. The role also includes project work, timely completion of objectives, preparation of daily production, operating, and efficiency reports, and line start-ups and shutdowns. This is a second-shift role in a food manufacturing environment. Physical demands include remaining stationary for about 50% of the time, regularly walking, frequently using fingers to operate a computer or office equipment, handling and feeling objects, reaching with both arms, and visually detecting or recognizing objects at near and far distances. The employee must be able to communicate with others, may occasionally need to crouch, and may occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- A four-year degree in Food Science, Management Supervision, or FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization).
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office.
- Technical knowledge of food-related equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think independently and make decisions quickly.
- A sense of urgency and ability to proactively solve problems.
- Initiative and ingenuity.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related industry preferred.
- 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production lines are running efficiently.
- Work actively with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Maintain product quality parameters.
- Plan and organize production activities.
- Maintain safety, sanitation, and daily shift housekeeping.
- Ensure compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Conduct safety audits.
- Monitor and record requirements for the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and prerequisite programs, and take appropriate action.
- Report food safety and quality issues to management.
- Complete project work and objectives on time.
- Prepare daily production, operating, and efficiency reports.
- Manage line start-ups and shutdowns.
Benefits
- Medical premiums as low as $20.89 per week.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employer-paid disability benefits.
- 401(k) matching up to 7%.
- Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
