Join a growing organization in Food Manufacturing
We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to support production, safety, quality, sanitation, and operational performance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong communication skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and experience driving line efficiency, product quality, and team performance.
About the Role
In this key leadership position, you will be responsible for overseeing production activity, ensuring lines are running efficiently, maintaining quality standards, supporting food safety requirements, and leading daily shift execution. You’ll work closely with production teams, quality, sanitation, and plant leadership to ensure operational goals are met safely, efficiently, and in line with food manufacturing standards.
What You’ll Do
· Ensure production lines are running safely, efficiently, and effectively
· Monitor daily production performance, operating results, and efficiency metrics
· Maintain product quality parameters and ensure products meet required standards
· Support line start-ups, shutdowns, and daily production transitions
· Drive a continuous improvement mindset across the shift
· Plan, organize, and prioritize daily production activity
· Support timely completion of shift objectives, production targets, and project work
· Promote strong housekeeping standards across the production area
· Ensure compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Practices
· Support safety, sanitation, and food safety requirements throughout the shift
· Conduct and support safety audits as required
· Monitor, document, and take appropriate action related to Food Safety Plans, Food Quality Plans, and prerequisite program requirements
· Report food safety and quality issues to management
· Partner with quality, sanitation, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve production issues
· Communicate shift performance, production updates, and operational concerns to leadership
· Support employee training, coaching, and development on the production floor
· Demonstrate urgency, initiative, and problem-solving when issues arise
· Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
· 4-year degree preferred in Food Science, Management, Supervision, Food Manufacturing, or a related discipline
· 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related industry preferred
· 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
· Technical knowledge of food manufacturing equipment
· Strong understanding of production operations, line efficiency, product quality, safety, and sanitation
· Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to think independently and make decisions quickly
· Strong sense of urgency with the ability to proactively solve problems
· Ability to display initiative, ingenuity, and accountability
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
· Willingness to complete on-the-job training related to HACCP and food safety requirements
Additional Preferred Experience
· Food manufacturing supervision
· Production line start-ups and shutdowns
· Daily production reporting and efficiency tracking
· Continuous improvement initiatives
· GMP compliance
· Safety audits
· Sanitation and housekeeping programs
· Food Safety Plans and Food Quality Plans
· HACCP-related training or exposure
· Cross-functional work with quality, sanitation, maintenance, and operations teams
What You’ll Be Expected to Follow
· Company policies and procedures
· Good Manufacturing Practices
· Food safety and quality policies
· Food Safety Plan requirements
· Food Quality Plan requirements
· Prerequisite programs
· HACCP-related procedures
· Safety policies and procedures
· Sanitation and housekeeping standards
· Production reporting requirements
· Line start-up and shutdown procedures
· PPE and manufacturing environment requirements
Equipment You’ll Work With
· Food manufacturing production lines
· Food processing and packaging equipment
· Computer systems and Microsoft Office
· Production reporting tools
· Operating and efficiency reports
· Food safety and quality records
· Safety audit documentation
· Sanitation and housekeeping tools
· PPE and GMP-compliant production attire
Core Competencies
· Leadership
· Teamwork
· Communication
· Production Efficiency
· Quality Mindset
· Food Safety Focus
· Safety Focus
· Continuous Improvement
· Planning and Organization
· Problem Solving
· Decision Making
· Sense of Urgency
· Initiative
· Accountability
· Attention to Detail
· Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Direct supervision of production employees on assigned shift
· Support training, coaching, and daily direction of team members
· Cross-functional coordination with quality, sanitation, maintenance, and operations teams
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive compensation
· Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
· 401(k) with company match
· Paid parental leave
· Employer-paid disability benefits
· Employer-paid life insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Paid time off and holidays
· Development and training opportunities
Work Environment
· Food manufacturing environment with exposure to active production areas
· Work may involve time spent on the production floor, in office areas, and across plant operations
· Exposure to production equipment, sanitation activity, quality checks, and operational reporting requirements
· Role requires regular interaction with production employees, supervisors, and plant leadership
· Required use of PPE and GMP-compliant attire where applicable
Physical Requirements
· Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the time, whether sitting or standing
· Ability to regularly walk throughout the production facility
· Ability to constantly use fingers to operate a computer or other office equipment
· Ability to use hands to handle, feel, and operate tools, equipment, or documentation
· Ability to reach with both hands and arms
· Ability to visually detect, perceive, or recognize objects at near and far distances
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other individuals
· Ability to occasionally crouch
· Ability to occasionally lift or carry items up to 25 lbs
Other Information
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Your Next Step
If you are interested, please reach out to [email protected]
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Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
