Assistant Production Supervisor

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Production Supervisor in executing daily production schedules and meeting customer requirements.
• Provide direction to line leads within assigned production areas.
• Aid in supervising production operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Material Handlers, Warehouse personnel, and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of bulk materials and packaging components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while promoting an injury-free workplace.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies.
• Monitor product quality and support efforts to reduce waste, scrap, and rework.
• Aid in employee training and onboarding to ensure standard work practices are followed.
• Communicate production priorities, performance metrics, and operational issues during shift meetings and handoffs.
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, Warehousing, and Production Management to resolve operational challenges.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for line leaders and production associates within the assigned area.
• Collaborate with Temp Agency on-site supervisor on related issues when needed.
• Aid in documentation and recordkeeping to support traceability, quality compliance, and audit readiness.

About You

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or co-packing operations.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, and production equipment; Understanding of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems; Experience supporting production scheduling and labor coordination; Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills; Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Ability to effectively work in a diverse, multicultural workforce; Experience working with SAP/ECC or other ERP systems preferred; Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint); Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business priorities; Lifting up to 50lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $41,600.00 - $52,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.