Production Supervisor | 3A Nights | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY
About The Position
KanPak, a Golden State Foods company, is a global manufacturer of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions using aseptic technology. The Production Supervisor leads a team in a fast-paced aseptic manufacturing environment, overseeing daily production operations and helping deliver safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role includes coaching and developing employees, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring high-quality products for customers. The position is full-time and follows a 3A shift rotation schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. It is based primarily on the production floor, with frequent interaction across departments and close collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and plant leadership. Flexible availability may be needed to support production demands and operational priorities. The listed salary range is $75,000–$90,000 per year.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience or specialized training in aseptic processing and packaging.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong people leadership and coaching abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Food, beverage, dairy, or aseptic manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support production employees in achieving safety, quality, and production goals.
- Execute daily production schedules and ensure efficient plant operations.
- Monitor production performance and address quality or operational issues promptly.
- Train and develop production technicians.
- Troubleshoot aseptic process variances and implement corrective actions.
- Support equipment reliability and collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing production team members.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Champion GMPs, food safety standards, regulatory compliance, and company values.
- Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs
- Employee referral program
- Career growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
