Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing (Weekly Rotating Shift)

Stratas Foods•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily packaging and production operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective use of labor, materials, and time while meeting production schedules. The role monitors packaging processes, maintains standard operating procedures, and makes adjustments to achieve production targets for quality, output, yield, and line efficiency. It is accountable for manufacturing and shipping performance, including productivity, efficiency, and operational continuity, and provides backup support to supervisors and lead personnel as needed. The supervisor promotes compliance with OSHA, environmental, food safety, GMP, company policy, sanitation, housekeeping, and Quality System requirements. The role trains, directs, and develops employees; administers policies consistently; addresses performance concerns; and encourages teamwork and positive employee relations. It monitors performance metrics, uses root cause analysis to resolve issues and prevent recurrence, and works with Maintenance and Production teams to improve equipment performance and line efficiency. The supervisor also manages labor and operational resources in support of budget targets, communicates shift results and issues to plant leadership, and coordinates across teams to support operations and continuous improvement. The position requires a rotating shift schedule covering third, second, and first shifts. The job includes physical activity such as lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, prolonged standing, working in confined spaces, and working at heights. Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three to five years of manufacturing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and general PC literacy.
Ability to work a rotating shift covering third, second, and first shifts.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Adequate sensory acuity to identify normal and abnormal conditions.
Ability to work logically and methodically through complex problems and communicate effectively across all levels.
Must consent to and pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business, or a related field.
Manufacturing experience in food processing, packaging, or food safety environments.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily packaging operations to use labor, materials, and time safely and efficiently while meeting production schedules.
Monitor and control packaging processes, maintain SOPs, and make adjustments to meet production targets.
Ensure required quality, output, yield, and line efficiency meet customer and organizational expectations.
Maintain accountability for manufacturing and shipping performance, productivity, efficiency, and operational continuity.
Provide backup support for supervisors and lead personnel to maintain operational coverage.
Promote and enforce OSHA, environmental, food safety, GMP, and company policy compliance.
Promote a safe work environment and participate in safety programs and meetings.
Maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and equipment cleanliness to meet GMP and Quality System requirements.
Train employees in safety practices, operating procedures, and compliance expectations.
Supervise, direct, and develop team members to achieve operational goals and foster a productive work environment.
Administer company policies consistently, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Promote teamwork, engagement, and positive employee relations through proactive communication and leadership.
Monitor efficiency, yield, and production rates, and implement operational improvements as needed.
Use root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to optimize equipment performance and sustain line efficiencies.
Manage labor and operational resources in support of budget targets.
Optimize materials and workforce allocation to improve cost efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
Communicate shift activities, performance results, and key issues to plant leadership in a timely manner.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to support alignment and issue resolution.
Participate in regular meetings, including safety and GMP meetings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.