Production Supervisor

Winland Foods•North East, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for directing associates in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This position facilitates execution of daily production activities and implementation of action plans that address systemic issues and drive long-term success. The role ensures the achievement of Quality, Service and Cost objectives by supervising the production floor, supporting operators, and maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, and GMP standards. The Production Supervisor is a key driver of Winland Food’ Continuous development, training, and accountability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of packaging and processing operations
Proven leadership and team building skills
Strong judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities
Experience in implementing and sustaining CI tools and methodologies
Knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing environments
Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing setting
Positive, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability.
Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
Effectively lead production employees, communicate goals and objectives
Coordinate communication between production floor associates and management
The ability to draft reports, develop one point lessons, and publish written training material.
Must wear PPE as required: Safety glasses, gloves, etc.
Regular exposure to production floor environment
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production, packaging, processing, sanitation, and warehouse teams
Plan and coordinate daily operations, changeovers, and schedules using SAP tools.
Support and coaching associates to ensure consistent performance, development, and training
Promote and sustain CI efforts using tools like 5S, root cause analysis, and Gemba walks
Ensures compliance with safety, quality, GMPs, sanitation, and food safety policies.
Collect, verify, and analyze production data, downtime reports, operator check sheets, etc.
Communicate shift changes, product transitions, and other key updates clearly.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory to ensure smooth operations
Identify and resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and manage non-conforming product rework
Ensure the production schedule is met and materials are available
Participate in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned