Job Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all wrapping operations and personnel, including machine operators, set-up technicians, and support staff. This role ensures production schedules are achieved efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, and food safety compliance.
This is a hands-on leadership position, with approximately 85% of time spent on the production floor. The supervisor drives team performance, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), supports continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure seamless product flow and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about food safety, manufacturing, and leading a team in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you!
Duties
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of wrapping personnel and equipment with a team of 15-40 people.
- Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
- Develop and manage daily staffing schedules based on production needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop wrapping machine operators (Amp-Rose and Theegarten), set-up technicians, and line leads.
- Monitor line performance to ensure compliance with product specifications, including seal integrity, wrapping quality, and labeling accuracy.
- Track and analyze KPIs such as production output, downtime, scrap rates, and machine efficiency using Power BI.
- Identify trends and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reduce waste.
- Coordinate with Kitchen, Chew Room, and Packaging teams to ensure timely and efficient product flow.
- Partner with Maintenance to address equipment issues, support preventive maintenance (PM), and drive reliability improvements.
- Ensure all equipment is approved by Quality Assurance prior to use (ATP, allergen, and pre-operational checks).
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and company policies.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
- Report and document workplace incidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions promptly.
- Enforce company policies and administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Maintain accurate operational records and analyze data to support decision-making.
- Support new product introductions, pilot runs, and projects in collaboration with R&D.
- Communicate production plans, priorities, and changes effectively to the team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.
Schedule Requirement:
- 2pm to 12am must be open to work some Saturdays
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or food).
- Experience with OEE, Lean Manufacturing, 5S and root cause analysis.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and performance tracking (KPIs, efficiency, yields, line speeds).
- Experience using systems such as Power BI and production data platforms (e.g., RZ).
- Solid mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret work instructions and procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work early morning shifts and flexible hours as needed.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise a team effectively in a busy environment. Join us as a Cut & Wrap and Kitchen Supervisor where your expertise will help shape high-quality food products while ensuring safety and efficiency in our manufacturing process!
- Food Safety Responsibilities
· Every employee is responsible for Food Safety
· With regard to Specification & Product Development, acts to comply with requirements of Raw and Packaging Materials
· Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs if in processing or warehouse areas including:
· Personnel Hygiene (including hand wash procedures)
· Personnel Processing Practices
· Food Defense Procedures
· Must report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action: SQF Practitioner, Quality Management, Plant/Production Management, or Supervisors
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment?
Do you have experience working in food manufacturing or a GMP-regulated environment?
What systems or tools have you used to track production data (e.g., Power BI, ERP systems, Excel)?
What production KPIs have you managed (e.g., efficiency, scrap, downtime), and how did you improve them?
This is a fast-paced production environment requiring 85% of time on the floor and early morning shifts. Are you comfortable with this type of role?
Work Location: In person
