Supervisor - Second Shift, M-F (5pm-1:30am)
About The Position
About Santa Barbara Smokehouse Santa Barbara Smokehouse is a premium producer of traditionally crafted smoked salmon, known for artisan methods, high-quality ingredients, and rigorous food safety standards. Located on the Central Coast, we use time-honored European smoking techniques to create products enjoyed worldwide. We foster a supportive, growth-focused workplace where employees are valued and quality is always the priority. Position Overview - Must be Bi-lingual Spanish/English The Second Shift Supervisor oversees all second-shift operations in our food processing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient production; strong team leadership; compliance with food safety standards; and seamless coordination between shifts and departments.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish required.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Fast-paced, efficient, independent work style.
- Excellent time management and reliability.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed.
- Must read and write in English.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of production supervisor experience (food industry preferred).
- Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and manual tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs alone and 80–100 lbs with assistance.
- Moderate to high noise levels; high-traffic areas.
- Exposure to cold, freezer, and dry storage areas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume warehouse operations strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead effective shift handoffs and communicate production goals.
- Oversee processing and packaging to meet throughput, quality, and FSQ standards.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate second-shift staff; manage staffing and corrective actions.
- Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety checks.
- Oversee sanitation processes and maintain a clean, compliant facility.
- Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure materials are available for production.
- Report equipment issues and assist with downtime planning.
- Maintain accurate production logs, quality documentation, and freezer in/out records.
- Escalate quality, equipment, or staffing concerns to leadership.
- Collaborate with production, warehouse, dispatch, and QA teams to support smooth operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
