Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor leads production operations at Kerry’s Byesville, Ohio facility, which produces and packages fruit-based beverage concentrates, smoothies, and frozen cocktail mixes. The role leads by example, develops employees, manages change, and works with internal and external clients to support strategic growth and maximize value. The supervisor spends approximately 75% of their time on the production floor and interacting with cross-functional teams to anticipate challenges and improve quality and efficiency. This position is on 3rd shift; production operators are scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with overtime available on Saturdays.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience leading and developing hourly production teams.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, and food safety systems.
- Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 15–35 production employees.
- Foster a Safety First, Quality Always culture.
- Drive daily production performance, schedule attainment, and labor efficiency.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees through ongoing feedback and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, and company safety standards.
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Maintain accurate production reporting and inventory controls using SAP and other systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Employee Share Plan
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
