Supv, Operations

Chobani•Allentown, PA

6d•$60,500 - $95,700

About The Position

The Production Operations Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a team involved in beverage manufacturing and packaging. The position works a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and is responsible for coordinating production operations, supporting employee development, and ensuring production, food safety, quality, and safety standards are followed. The role drives Lean training and implementation, coordinates production and processing activities, plans schedules and assignments to meet production goals, and partners with other supervisors and continuous improvement leaders. The supervisor also monitors production and equipment, troubleshoots equipment issues, collaborates with the quality team, trains employees, leads shift-start meetings, manages attendance information, and participates in staffing, hiring, and onboarding. Chobani describes itself as a purpose-driven, people-first food company focused on making high-quality, nutritious food accessible and giving back to its communities. The company makes yogurt, oat milk, creamers, and coffee beverages, and acquired Daily Harvest in 2025. It manufactures products in New York, Idaho, Michigan, and Australia.

Requirements

2–4 years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for improving effective product manufacturing.
Knowledge of employee safety, food safety, and quality programs, including HAACP and SQF.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hardworking team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit, including value stream management, Lean diagnosis, strategy and objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, and Kaizen.
Direct and coordinate employees engaged in production and processing, including batching, filling, and packaging.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations within or between departments.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise.
Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure operators conform to production or processing standards.
Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate production estimates and outputs.
Collaborate with the quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed.
Train employees in equipment operation, Chobani work and safety procedures, and ergonomics.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Lead shift-start meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts.
Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems.
Participate in staffing-level planning, assist with hiring, and onboard new employees.
Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
120 hours of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Bonus
Equity