Production Supervisor

Title : Production Supervisor + Full-Time benefits Role : Full -Time

Shift : 3rd shift: Tuesday Saturday 10:00pm 7/7:30am
but on Saturdays they work 7:00pm 7:00 am
Eligible for 10% annual incentive bonus in December 2026
For 2025, since they are not eligible for annual incentive bonus, hiring bonus of $5,000

*Food and Beverage Industry background is Preferred
Looking for candidates who are authorized to work in US

Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a high-speed food production plant, including managing a team of 50-100 associates. This role ensures operational efficiency through the enforcement of Lean Manufacturing principles and drives continuous improvement initiatives. A strong focus on employee engagement and strict adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards is essential to maintaining high operational and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):
Team Leadership & Employee Engagement: Lead, coach, and develop a team of 50-100 associates, fostering a culture of total employee engagement.
Health, Safety, & Food Safety Compliance: Ensure all health and safety OSHA regulations are followed, aiming for zero health and safety incidents. This includes proper accident/incident reports, identifying the root cause and developing corrective actions
Guarantee strict adherence to food safety protocols, including GMP, SQF, HACCP, STATE, and FDA standards (training provided).
Collaborate with line leads to ensure workflow efficiency and target achievement.
Ensure alignment across teams (Production, QA, Maintenance, etc.) by clearly communicating goals and performance metrics.
Optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by addressing bottlenecks and minimizing downtime.
Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Responsible for output of production including yields, labor and material costs
Responsible for product quality and training of employees on quality standards and procedures
Enforcement of plant rules for production, hygiene, health and safety and employee conduct
Learn, teach, exhibit and enforce behaviors consistent with Client's Code of Conduct
Ensure open and effective communication. Communicate (lead by example) mission, vision and values
Complete monthly performance reviews for new hires and internal moves for their 3- month evaluation periods
Provide performance management counseling and/or progressive discipline in a timely fashion when required
Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Process Controls
Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures.
Day-to-Day Work:
Monitor and manage production efficiency, ensuring targets for OEE, downtime reduction, and product quality are met or exceeded.
Ensure consistent product flow by coordinating with other department leads and resolving operational / personnel challenges as they arise.
Track production performance and safety incidents, report them, and initiate corrective actions.
Develop associates through effective use of the Performance Management Process and Wage Reviews Program, by constantly measuring performance of employees, overall shift and of him/herself
Track employee vacation requests and follow-up with the Payroll Administrator on these requests
Communicate with external employment agencies to ensure adequate staffing each day
Follow-up on employee requests (i.e. for employment letters, paystub reviews, etc.)
Monitor and approve employee hours worked in the timekeeper
Occasional Work:
Act as a mentor and coach, leading training sessions on Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and Kaizen.
Lead team huddles, training sessions, and skill development programs.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and process improvement initiatives to resolve systemic issues or implement improvements.
Value-Added Work:
Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at waste reduction, process optimization, and value stream mapping, aligning with the plant's 100% continuous improvement model.
Collaborate with the Maintenance team on TPM initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and train operators on routine maintenance tasks.
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, including 5S and Kaizen, to improve overall plant performance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.
Reduction of machine downtime and food safety incidents.
Health & Safety incident prevention.
Improvement in product quality and reduction in waste.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Education: No specific educational background required, but familiarity with food production processes or engineering principles is a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications
Strong proficiency in mathematical concepts and applications
Proficiency in English both in written and oral communication
Strong leadership and employee management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with individuals and in a group setting
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse team environment
Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to proactively exercise judgment and use analytical skills to generate productive outcomes
Proven organizational, planning and priority-setting skills

Considered A Plus:
ERP Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems is a strong asset but not mandatory.
Bilingual English & Spanish a plus.
Previous HACCP and first aid certifications a plus & you will be recertified with the company