Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

About the role

Richelieu Foods is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone, driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth. We put people, safety, and quality above all else—delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the people, processes, procedures and related controls to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, working manager accountable for the design, documentation, implementation, audit and continuous improvement for all production related standard work, projects and related systems.

Schedule: 7pm–4am (3rd shift)

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate production according to customer specifications and company standards
• Supervise daily production team during assigned shift
• Plan appropriate inventory levels to ensure production requirements and specifications are met in order to achieve customer orders
• Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures
• Collect production data and identify variances compared to standards
• Maintain company Safety and OSHA standards
• Handle employee concerns and issues
• Set schedules and approve employees' time in the Dayforce system
• Manage employee time and attendance in Dayforce system and update hours appropriately
• Update and communicate labor needs regularly
• Promote Safety standards
• Record and investigate all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents
• Provide and receive feedback to develop employees and future leaders
• All other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Bilingual—English/Spanish a plus

Skills

• Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing
• Experience managing employees in a food production environment
• Strong management, leadership, organizational and scheduling ability
• Experience working in a production environment with food or other FDA regulated products
• Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Safety first mindset
• Problem solving skills including Lean 6-Sigma related tools with excellent decision-making capabilities
• Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with close attention to accuracy
• Ability to show discretion when in possession of confidential information and records
• Strong computer skills and experience with using an ERP system accurately
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration
• Noise level is usually loud
• Work environment is cold (30 to 35 degrees) on the manufacturing floor
• Will spend 90% of time in the factory

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk
• Infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds

Pay

Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The expected compensation range for this role is $75,000–$80,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance