Production Supervisor

Rise Baking Company•Springdale, AR

70d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages the facility’s shift operations, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety. This role executes production schedules to fulfill customer orders while maintaining quality and food safety standards, coordinates and develops production associates, and monitors performance across productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety. The position works the third shift, Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with occasional weekend work. The annual salary range is $70,000 to $80,000, with pay determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Rise Baking Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Two to five years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry; manufacturing experience is required.
Strong computer skills, including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Self-directed, with the ability to work without close supervision.

Nice To Haves

A degree in business or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are helpful.
Knowledge of SQF, BRC, or AIB certifications is desired.

Responsibilities

Execute the production schedule to meet customer orders while maintaining quality and food safety standards.
Establish employee schedules and coordinate production associates’ work to achieve plant goals and metrics.
Train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees.
Use performance measurement systems to provide direct reports with feedback on productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety.
Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, GMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance.
Operate within the production labor budget and report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety.
Manage equipment downtime according to the issue while saving as much product as possible.
Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure audit deficiencies are addressed.
Maintain safe working conditions.
Work with Human Resources on personnel and performance issues.
Support the food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.