Manufacturing Production Supervisor- 1st Shift

About the Role

Provides leadership for a team of employees involved in production work. Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated since 1950, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates food production activities, planning work schedules and assignments to meet production goals.
• Sets clear expectations and goals for team members, provides training and support, measures and monitors performance against goals and objectives, and provides feedback, mentoring, and support.
• Prioritizes work to ensure company objectives are met and takes action to remove barriers that may prevent the team from reaching objectives.
• Demonstrates responsibility and reliability, working across departments to partner with Quality, Distribution, Safety, and other functions as needed.
• Ensures all FDA, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and other compliance, safety, and regulatory processes are followed.
• Prepares and maintains production reports and other plant and employee documentation.
• Monitors production tracking and quality systems.
• Maintains a focus on the customer, whether internal or external, striving to ensure customer needs are met, even in challenging circumstances.

Requirements

• 2-5 years manufacturing experience is required.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic PC skills and Microsoft Office applications experience.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant environment; may be wet or dry with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F.
• Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
• Long periods of standing or walking on a manufacturing floor required.
• Production demands require evening and/or weekend scheduling greater than 40 hours per week in an exempt role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D and life insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary match.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.
• Eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Reser’s offers choices whenever possible to recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of employees. We strive to create an environment committed to employee growth and a culture of belonging. Learn more about our competitive benefit programs.