Production Supervisor, Mid Shift

Kevin's Natural Foods•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production personnel within an assigned department and manages day-to-day operations on the assigned shift. The role supports continuous production flow, product quality, productivity and labor targets, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and achievement of established goals and deadlines. The supervisor trains and develops production supervisors, leads, and associates while coordinating with technical, administrative, and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and maintain efficient plant operations. The position monitors production schedules, orders, staffing, equipment settings, product testing, sanitation, and quality data. It ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, safety requirements, Food Safety and Quality Management System programs, and applicable USDA rules and regulations. The supervisor also supports trimming and tumbling practices, investigates quality issues and customer complaints, participates in HACCP activities, and performs other duties as assigned. The position works in an industrial food processing plant and office environment. Frequent walking, climbing, and standing are required, with occasional sitting and lifting up to 50 pounds. The plant is subject to temperature extremes. Extended schedules may occur periodically, generally during promotions, and overtime and weekend work are required.

Requirements

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Supervisory experience and knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques.
Knowledge of systems and processes that support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and manufacturing.
Demonstrated knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to resolve operational problems related to projects while minimizing delays or unexpected cost increases.
Proactive, resourceful, highly motivated, and effective communication skills; ability to work in a high-output environment.
Ability to develop creative solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills.
Attention to detail and follow-through across areas of responsibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and operate inventory, materials, operational software, and technical equipment applications.
Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, and requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply HR, safety, and environmental policies and procedures effectively.
Associate’s degree in Food Science, Business, or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training demonstrating ability to perform the role’s key responsibilities.
At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing operations.
Ability to meet the physical and work-environment requirements, including frequent walking, climbing, and standing, occasional sitting, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, working in temperature extremes, and required overtime and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills desirable.
Experience with meat manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise operations on the assigned shift and work with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems and support optimum plant efficiency.
Supervise production associates, including training, performance management, daily assignments, coaching, feedback, and disciplinary or corrective action.
Maintain knowledge of plant processes, equipment, quality control, industry developments, and best practices.
Review schedules and production orders to ensure inventory, staffing, work procedures, duty assignments, and time constraints are met.
Monitor production lines and machine settings for optimum performance and compliance with product specifications.
Ensure timely corrective actions for equipment failures, quality deviations, and sanitation audit findings.
Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies; support compliance with Food Safety and Quality Management System programs and applicable USDA requirements.
Review QA product testing for conformance to specifications and alert a superior when products are out of conformance.
Promote positive relationships between management and employees and collaborate with managers and supervisors across departments.
Ensure appropriate staffing is scheduled for each shift according to production workload.
Participate in cross-functional activities such as production meetings, quality meetings, safety committees, and HACCP work.
Ensure the department follows sanitation practices and housekeeping rules; understand and engage with the sanitation process.
Collect, evaluate, analyze, and assess production data.
Monitor trimming operations to improve results or reduce loss; evaluate trim and purge data per load and report high defect levels to superiors.
Ensure associates are trained in trimming and tumbling practices and follow the internal “No Bad Bites” rule.
Assist with investigations of quality issues or customer complaints and perform other duties as assigned.