Repack Supervisor (2nd shift)

Palmer Candy Company•Sioux City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations during the second shift in a food manufacturing facility. This role directly supervises approximately 40 Team Members, including one Department Lead, operators, and line support staff, and typically operates with limited on-site management support. The Supervisor serves as the primary decision-maker on shift, with a strong emphasis on safety-first leadership, food safety compliance, and Team Member accountability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing
1+ years of supervisory, lead, or acting supervisor experience
Working knowledge of safety programs, GMPs, and food manufacturing operations
Ability to work independently with minimal on-site management support

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
Experience supervising 30+ hourly employees
Experience with SAP
Familiarity with OSHA, FDA, or USDA regulations

Responsibilities

Act as the on-site safety leader for 2nd shift, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
Proactively identify, correct, and document safety hazards, near misses, and unsafe behaviors
Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, USDA as applicable)
Conduct shift safety huddles and complete incident reporting and initial investigations
Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency goals
Assign work, manage staffing levels, approve timecards as required, and coordinate break coverage
Monitor production performance, downtime, and labor utilization; take corrective action in real time
Support and coach the Department Lead and Team Members with troubleshooting and process improvement
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to hourly Team Members
Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues promptly and consistently
Deliver initial corrective actions in alignment with company policy; escalate complex or sensitive issues to Management or HR
Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and development of Team Members
Foster a respectful, accountable, and engaged work environment
Ensure products meet quality standards and food safety requirements throughout the shift
Respond to quality deviations, holds, or non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Ensure accurate completion of production, quality, and food safety documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for all 2nd shift operational issues
Communicate shift performance, concerns, and incidents to Management and cross-shift leadership
Complete required reports related to safety, production, quality, labor, and personnel
Make independent decisions necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations
Recognize issues requiring escalation and involve Management or HR for serious safety, quality, or employee relations matters
Regular and timely attendance is required for this job.