Production Supervisor

Blount Fine Foods•Fall River, MA

12d

About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods, including soups, mac & cheese, and entrées. The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day manufacturing operations and builds a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role is responsible for departmental goals related to productivity, profitability, product quality, labor efficiency, equipment performance, and production scheduling. The supervisor develops employees and frontline leaders, improves processes, and partners with Operations leadership to achieve sustainable results. This is a first-shift position with a 5 a.m. start time. The stated salary range is $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use operational data and performance metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong leadership and coaching mindset, with a commitment to employee development and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead the department in achieving established goals for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Monitor and analyze departmental performance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and needed actions.
Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) practices to evaluate and strengthen manufacturing processes.
Track, analyze, and communicate operational metrics, including OEE, KPIs, and equipment efficiency.
Evaluate production processes and procedures, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure agreed-upon changes are implemented and sustained.
Partner with Operations leadership to review departmental goals, performance, priorities, and improvement initiatives.
Coach, mentor, and lead employees and frontline leadership.
Develop and evaluate team members, focusing on learning, performance, accountability, and career growth.
Use internal and external Learning & Development resources to strengthen team capabilities.
Conduct team meetings, one-on-one discussions, coaching sessions, and performance reviews as needed.
Serve as the department’s ambassador and primary leadership resource for production-related matters.
Promote clear, consistent communication and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Model commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.