Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a supervisory role (food, chocolate, dietary supplements or personal care products preferred)
• Experience supervising multi-stage manufacturing processes (dispensing, mixing, forming, packaging)
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of cGMP, food safety, and/or cosmetic manufacturing standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Be on the production floor at least 75% of the time across both chocolate and cleansing bar lines
• Be an active driver on issues impacting employee safety, product quality, line efficiency, and process improvement
• Initiating repairs as needed across processing and packaging equipment
• Monitoring status of repairs
• Validating and following through on completed repairs
• Monitoring downtime across all stages of production
• Participating in efforts to resolve downtime issues
• Production challenges across multiple lines
• Gain and maintain technical knowledge of quality processes, testing requirements, and standards
• Gain and maintain technical knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules and updates
• Material management, pick lists, scanning, inventory transactions, and lot reconciliation
• Upstream and downstream processes affecting production schedules
• Ensure and monitor that Operators are following procedures and cGMP requirements
• Ensure and monitor that Operators are performing quality checks and taking appropriate actions
• Ensure and monitor that Operators are performing setup correctly and documenting activities
• Ensure and monitor that Operators are meeting changeover targets and run rate targets
• Ensure and monitor that Operators are completing required tasks and documentation in systems
• Facilitate interactions between operators, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams
• Produce shift summaries including schedule adherence, equipment performance, quality deviations, and improvement opportunities
• Drive quality and continuous improvement across cleansing bar and chocolate manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support production schedules to meet manufacturing and shipping deadlines
• Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, and HR
• Assist in developing and improving SOPs and operational processes
• Lead and enforce safety, housekeeping, and cGMP standards
• Train and develop employees to build multi-skilled teams across both production lines
• Reduce process variability and improve product consistency
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance discussions
• Complete employee evaluations, reports, and administrative responsibilities accurately and timely
• Coach and manage employee performance and accountability
• Maximize efficiency and utilization across all manufacturing processes
• Support implementation of operational improvements and new technologies
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Eligible for a discretionary company-wide bonus
• Top-Tier Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - $0 when you qualify for the Wellness Program!
• Paid Time Off
• Eight (8) Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match – up to 4.5%
• 100% Company Life Coverage
• 100% Short Term Disability Coverage
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Vitamin Allowance + Discounts
• Company-Funded Health Savings Account ($1,600/year)
• Cash Reward Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance