Production Supervisor, Doughnut Factory

Krispy Kreme•Monroe, OH

9d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Krispy Kreme Production Supervisor is a high-integrity, hands-on working supervisor responsible for ensuring hourly employees understand and follow company policies and procedures. The supervisor leads the team in meeting safety, cost, quality, service, and production goals efficiently, and is able to perform routine tasks assigned to team members. The position directs employees in production, receiving, and warehouse work areas. It includes maintaining production documentation and records, monitoring critical checkpoints and metal detectors, tracking ingredient lot numbers, and coordinating sanitation activities. The supervisor reinforces safety policies, evaluates work practices, and guides employees toward safe habits. The supervisor oversees plant operations and equipment condition; trains, develops, and schedules employees; executes production and work schedules; assigns employees to appropriate roles; and monitors quality, labor and material efficiencies, budgets, and other factors affecting profitability. The role also supports employee performance and attendance management, continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, production reporting, and communication of department issues to management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3–5 years of experience in a leadership role required.
Familiarity with food processing or food packaging processes.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred.
Knowledge of food safety/GMPs or advanced sanitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and comply with food safety procedures, OSHA safety practices, GMP requirements, and company policies.
Train, develop, and schedule new employees.
Oversee plant areas and ensure equipment is in optimal condition.
Maintain production records in digital or paper form.
Ensure quality control guidelines are followed.
Evaluate employee performance and provide support and feedback to the Production Manager or General Manager.
Execute production and work schedules, assigning employees to positions that support productivity and control labor and material costs.
Communicate and follow up on daily attendance and employee performance; recommend and administer disciplinary corrective actions.
Implement continuous improvement activities, including quality improvements, waste reduction, preventive line maintenance, and reductions in unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
Increase productivity, material yields, Line Efficiency, and OEE using the Doughnut Manufacturing App.
Monitor the department budget and ensure resources are properly allocated.
Prepare production reports for upper management.
Report department issues affecting safety, productivity, costs, quality, or food safety and sanitation goals as needed.
Treat employees with dignity and respect, fairly and equally.
Participate in skills training as requested by management.
Direct production, receiving, and warehouse employees and maintain production documentation, critical checkpoint and metal detector controls, ingredient lot tracking, and sanitation activities.
Reinforce standard safety policies, evaluate tasks for safety, and guide team members toward safe work habits.
Support the team hands-on and perform routine tasks assigned to the team.