Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift (Processing)

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and workforce effectiveness while meeting operational objectives and key performance metrics.

Hours: 3pm-2am Monday-Friday and rotating weekends

Functions of the Position:

• Supervise daily production operations, employees, and safety initiatives while driving key performance indicators such as efficiency, downtime, changeovers, throughput, and labor productivity.
• Lead, train, develop, and evaluate employees, including managing temporary labor within assigned areas.
• Execute production schedules and coordinate activities with other supervisors and plant leadership to ensure smooth operations and shift transitions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production documentation and processes to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards, minimizing product holds, rework, and recalls.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment issues, reduce recurring downtime, and ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to improve performance, output, and overall plant efficiency.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external audits as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.