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The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all production and operational activities during the night shift within a high-volume food & beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets. The supervisor will lead a team of hourly employees and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Why join us?

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role on a critical off-shift
Exposure to full plant operations and leadership visibility
Growth potential into Production Manager or Operations Leadership roles

Job Details

Production & Operations Leadership

  • Supervise and direct all night shift production activities including processing, packaging, and material handling
  • Execute daily/weekly production plans and adjust staffing or priorities as needed to meet output targets
  • Monitor line performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalate equipment concerns as needed
  • Ensure smooth shift handoff by documenting performance, issues, and key updates to incoming leadership

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees (often 20–60+ employees depending on facility size)
  • Conduct shift start-up meetings, provide daily direction, and reinforce accountability to KPIs
  • Train new hires and promote ongoing employee development and cross-training
  • Manage attendance, staffing coverage, and performance management as needed

Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
  • Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation protocols
  • Conduct safety inspections and proactively address risks on the production floor

Quality & Food Safety
  • Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with QA to address deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Monitor production for consistency with recipes, specifications, and labeling requirements

Continuous Improvement & Reporting
  • Track and report key production metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, waste, etc.)
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives and process optimization efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure efficient operations
  • Communicate production issues and priorities clearly across shifts and leadership teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in food & beverage manufacturing
  • Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP)
  • Strong leadership and team development experience
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced, off-shift environment
  • Knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing KPIs
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or ERP systems
  • Night shift position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation
  • Requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and coverage as needed
  • Hands-on role with time spent on the production floor

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