Shift Production Supervisor- B Shift (3:45pm-4am)

Calbee•Senatobia, MS

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees the plant’s daily operations, including planning, organizing, staffing, and regulating production activities. The role supports the Shift Manager and collaborates with other department leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The supervisor leads by example, fostering safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring production goals are met. The position oversees production activities and schedules, monitors workflows and staffing, supports new food products and process improvements, investigates production issues, and coordinates with Scheduling to maintain production flow. It also oversees hiring, onboarding, training, work assignments, coaching, and performance. The supervisor establishes department objectives and KPIs, leads daily production meetings, communicates company expectations, and maintains team records.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing or a related environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage teams, drive accountability, and meet production goals.
Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or extended shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee production activities to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards.
Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and wear appropriate protective and sanitary gear.
Plan and execute daily production schedules to meet output, quality, and efficiency goals.
Monitor and adjust workflows to maintain appropriate staffing and resource utilization.
Support development and implementation of new food products and process improvements.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
Partner with Scheduling to maintain production flow and develop solutions when production is behind schedule.
Report issues or deviations affecting production targets to the Shift Manager in a timely manner.
Prepare and maintain production reports for management.
Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of production team members.
Develop work schedules and shift rotations to ensure continuous coverage.
Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to team leads and operators.
Provide coaching, feedback, and support for professional growth and performance improvement.
Identify training needs and ensure staff development.
Establish department objectives and KPIs, and regularly review direct reports’ progress and performance.
Lead daily production meetings with leads to review priorities, targets, and performance.
Motivate, mentor, and hold team members accountable for results and workplace conduct.
Foster teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
Communicate company goals, expectations, and key performance metrics to employees.
Maintain and update team records, including training documentation, performance reviews, and risk assessments.