Production Supervisor

Source Recruitment Solutions•Lowell, MA

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations at a growing consumer food manufacturing company. This hands-on leadership role supervises and develops production employees while maintaining standards for product quality, food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and productivity. The position coordinates daily production activities and resources, works with Sales and Operations to meet customer commitments, and supports continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, GMPs, sanitation practices, and applicable production safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, train, coach, and hold employees accountable.
Ability to monitor product quality, production efficiency, food safety, and employee safety.
Strong organizational, scheduling, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate and supervise production employees while achieving production goals and quality standards.
Ability to adapt to changing production demands and operational priorities.
Current authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Three or more years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Experience in fresh or frozen food manufacturing.
HACCP certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities and lead the team in achieving production goals.
Maintain standards for product quality, food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and production performance.
Train, coach, and develop production employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Manage employee scheduling and monitor performance against production targets and operational expectations.
Ensure sufficient supplies, materials, staffing, and other resources are available for production schedules.
Coordinate with Sales and Operations on production priorities and timely completion and delivery of customer orders.
Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, OSHA requirements, SOPs, SSOPs, and applicable plant policies.
Ensure proper food handling, processing, and production in accordance with food safety principles.
Monitor production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and operational performance.
Participate in federal, state, third-party, and internal plant inspections.
Promote a safe, clean, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.