Position Summary
The Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality food production. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor will coordinate production activities, enforce food safety and quality standards, and lead a team to meet production goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Production Operations & Workflow Management
- Supervise and optimize daily production activities to ensure schedules and output targets are met.
- Monitor and adjust workflow to prevent bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other food safety regulations.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, train, and mentor production employees to achieve performance goals.
- Conduct regular team meetings, provide feedback, and support employee development.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Ensure all products meet quality and safety standards, conducting inspections and addressing deviations.
- Implement and enforce food safety protocols, including SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and company-specific policies.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce workplace safety regulations and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
- Conduct safety training sessions and audits, addressing any hazards or incidents.
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure employees follow sanitation and hygiene standards.
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance production quality.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Analyze production metrics and implement process improvements.
Inventory & Resource Management
- Oversee raw material availability to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Work with the supply chain team to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Monitor usage of ingredients and packaging to minimize costs.
Reporting & Communication
- Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, waste, and efficiency metrics.
- Generate reports for management and recommend operational improvements.
- Communicate effectively with other departments, including quality, logistics, and maintenance.
Key Metrics
- Production efficiency: Meeting daily schedule targets.
- Line yield: Minimizing product loss and maximizing efficiency.
- Waste reduction: Minimizing material loss and production defects.
- Food safety & compliance: Adherence to HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills, and Abilities):
- 3+years of experience in food manufacturing supervision or a related production environment (REQUIRED).
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, SQF).
- Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a cold, hot, or wet production environment, depending on product type.
- Available to work the 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. shift.