Production Supervisor
Parallel Employment•Buffalo, NY
•$82,000 - $90,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while providing leadership, coaching, and support to production team members. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with manufacturing experience who is committed to continuous improvement, safety, quality, and employee development.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience required.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, and food safety practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with workforce scheduling and performance management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to analyze data and drive continuous process improvements.
- Willingness to complete company training on facility procedures and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
Nice To Haves
- Dairy or food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations while maintaining safety and product quality standards.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production team members.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, sanitation procedures, GMPs, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate equipment and facility cleaning processes.
- Resolve day-to-day operational issues to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Plan staffing and allocate resources to meet production goals.
- Manage employee scheduling and approve weekly payroll timekeeping.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.
- Monitor labor, supplies, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to coordinate cleaning schedules and production support.
- Build positive working relationships with labor representatives and cross-functional teams.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with internal teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
