Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership in the Production Department at a wafer and cracker manufacturing plant. The role directs the work of one or more production lines, supporting teamwork, effective communication, employee involvement, and change. The Supervisor focuses on safety, process efficiency, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and meeting customer expectations. Approximately 70% of the workday is spent leading from the production floor. The position’s core schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The Front Royal, Virginia facility employs more than 350 non-union team members, spans nearly 400,000 square feet, and operates six highly automated production lines. The plant produces more than 150 million pounds of product per year.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience required.
- Strong team-building and training skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, HACCP, and food GMPs; experience implementing food safety programs.
- Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, with flexibility to pivot quickly to support business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, handle projects, and meet deadlines in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings in English effectively.
Nice To Haves
- BA, BS, or AS degree preferred.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing leadership experience is ideal.
- Experience and understanding of continuous improvement tools such as lean, theory of constraints, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and/or Six Sigma is ideal.
- Knowledge of food GMPs in a food environment preferred.
- ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and motivation to team members.
- Ensure safe working conditions for team members.
- Improve team member performance and development through coaching.
- Oversee quality production of the scheduled product run on assigned line or lines.
- Train team members in job procedures and best manufacturing practices.
- Instruct and lead team members in the use of, and ensure compliance with, Integrated Process Management (IPM) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Work with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
- Interface with support departments.
- Track and report key indicators, including quality, downtime, efficiency, and waste problems.
- Monitor performance and track attendance and vacation approval.
- Pack, process, and contribute to production as needed.
- Establish and sustain a positive employee environment through effective communication, fostering innovation and cooperation to solve problems.
- Optimize production equipment and processes by advocating continuous improvement solutions designed to meet and exceed production standards and objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
