Production Supervisor

Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day roasting operations within a high-volume coffee manufacturing environment. This role ensures production targets are met safely, efficiently, and with consistent product quality. The supervisor manages a team of Roasting Leads, Roasters and Roasting Assistants, drives continuous improvement, ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, and supports operational excellence. Schedule: 2-2-3 7:00 am - 7:00 pmResponsibilities Production Leadership & Execution Oversee daily production activities for coffee roasting and grinding to ensure throughput, quality, and schedule adherence. Allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet production plans. Monitor performance metrics such as output rates, OEE, scrap, downtime, and quality results. Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to coach, observe, and support operators. Team Management & Development Lead, schedule, and oversee a team of production employees across multiple shifts or lines. Conduct performance reviews, coaching, training, and skills development. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect. Food Safety & Quality Assurance Ensure production processes comply with company quality standards, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and other regulatory requirements. Support corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and preventive measures for quality issues. Maintain accurate production, batch, and traceability documentation. Safety & Compliance Enforce plant safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Conduct regular safety checks and engage in safety audits and incident investigations. Lead by example, ensuring employees work safely and responsibly at all times. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Identify and drive process improvements to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize labor utilization. Support kaizen activities, lean initiatives, and 5S programs. Maintain equipment uptime by partnering closely with maintenance and engineering teams. Communication & Reporting Provide daily production updates, shift handoff communication, and KPI reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including maintenance, quality, engineering, supply chain, and leadership. Review staffing, material shortages, downtime, and risks with management proactively. Requirements Required 2+ years of experience in manufacturing supervision or production leadership. Experience in food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation. Ability to analyze metrics and drive data-based decision-making. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Preferred Experience in coffee roasting, grinding, or packaging operations. Working knowledge of food safety systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.). Lean / Six Sigma or similar CI experience. ERP or MES systems experience. Work Environment Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, moving machinery, forklifts, and food handling requirements. Must be able to stand, walk, and move materials for extended periods. Will be required to work off-shifts, weekends, or holidays based on production needs. About Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.  Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.