2nd Shift Supervisor - Hutchinson, KS

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is a full-time, exempt-level position responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of 6–12 hourly production employees. The role maintains safety, food safety, quality, and production-efficiency standards and oversees all aspects of facility operations during the assigned shift. The schedule is 7 p.m.–7 a.m., Friday through Sunday, with work on weekends, holidays, and other shifts when needed. The supervisor promotes a safety-first culture, upholds food-safety and quality standards, ensures accurate operational documentation, and coordinates with operations, maintenance, safety, and quality teams. The position also supports employee training, performance management, retention, and department morale, and may fill in for other positions to cover absences or vacancies. The work is onsite in Hutchinson, Kansas. It takes place in a food-processing facility that can include hot and cold environments, confined spaces, and a 50-foot-tall open-bay processing building. The listed pay range is $58,100–$108,000.

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods; kneel and bend; wear a respirator; and intermittently lift 50-pound bags while performing job duties.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including a rotating weekend schedule.
Experience coaching others, including documenting corrective actions for work performance.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments, confined spaces, and a 50-foot-tall open-bay processing building.
Ability to analyze information quickly, provide feedback in the manufacturing process, and troubleshoot equipment failures.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading teams.
Prior experience in a food-manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise production staff and oversee all aspects of facility operations during the assigned shift.
Promote safety and compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures, including safety engagements, training, near-miss reporting, and participation in investigations.
Conduct pre-shift toolbox meetings covering safety, food safety, quality, operations, and maintenance.
Work with the Quality Manager and staff to uphold quality-control procedures and food-safety standards, including specifications, inspections, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions.
Implement and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, FSMA, and SQF requirements.
Ensure documentation is completed and submitted, including lot changes, cleaning activities, daily production reports, label verification, and shift hand-off information.
Coordinate across operations, maintenance, safety, and quality, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives using tools such as SOPs, 5-why analysis, and corrective actions.
Lead first-line involvement in lockout/tagout procedures and confined-space entries.
Review employee performance, support employee development and training, and assist with 30/60/90-day reviews.
Ensure proper facility cleaning and sanitation; observe equipment and report concerns to maintenance staff.
Provide timely feedback to direct reports, coach employees, monitor performance, address concerns, resolve problems, and track attendance daily.
Administer supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including training, performance appraisals, recognition, and complaint resolution.
Build positive working relationships with plant management and other facility functions.
Work the assigned schedule, including weekends, holidays, and other shifts when needed.
Fill in for other positions to cover absences or vacancies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.