Production Supervisor

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and team performance while ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at developing employees, improving processes, and delivering operational results in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities

 Production Leadership 

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve production schedules, quality expectations, and customer requirements.
• Monitor staffing levels, equipment utilization, and material flow to maximize operational efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance and support teams to minimize downtime and resolve production issues.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and raw material usage while meeting productivity and cost objectives.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance 

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations related to waste management, air quality, and water quality.

Food Safety & Quality 

• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and food safety programs.
• Verify products consistently meet established quality specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Lead corrective actions for quality or compliance issues and implement preventive measures.
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.

Continuous Improvement 

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline production associates.
• Manage employee performance, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and engaged team environment that supports retention and growth.

Reporting & Communication 

• Maintain accurate production, quality, attendance, and performance records.
• Communicate production results, challenges, and improvement opportunities to plant leadership.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other departments to achieve operational goals.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, safety regulations, and manufacturing best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Food, poultry, protein, beverage, dairy, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30, or similar.