Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced food production environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring production goals, product quality, food safety, and employee performance are consistently achieved while maintaining a safe and efficient operation.

The ideal candidate has previous food manufacturing experience, enjoys working on the production floor, and has experience leading hourly production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met
• Coordinate production schedules and assign employees to production lines
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and company policies
• Spend the majority of the workday on the production floor supporting operations and resolving issues
• Train, coach, and develop production employees while promoting a positive team environment
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production updates between shifts
• Monitor attendance, approve overtime, and assist with scheduling
• Support equipment troubleshooting and coordinate with Maintenance when necessary
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and employee performance evaluations
• Complete production documentation and communicate operational metrics to management

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment
• Experience leading hourly production employees in a manufacturing setting
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
• Familiarity with MRP or ERP systems is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Background

Experience from companies such as:

• Meat Processing
• Food Manufacturing
• Bakery
• Snack Foods
• Beverage Manufacturing
• Frozen Foods
• Dairy Processing

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on production leadership
• Strong team management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to food safety and quality
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment