Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Mon-Fri)

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) for our Lake City, FL location.

Schedule

• 5-day workweek, night shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week (with available overtime as needed)
• Core work schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 pm – 5 am (with available overtime as needed)
• Starting the week at 9 pm on Monday night; ending the week at 5 am on Saturday morning

Pay

• Hourly rate with overtime pay, paid bi-weekly
• Starting pay determined by relevant experience and the interview process

Work Setting

• Onsite, production/warehouse environment
• Work location: 688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055
• Indoor warehouse with temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather conditions
• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 70 lbs., work at heights, and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment

About the Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting the daily activities of an assigned production shift. This role works closely with production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting production schedules and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor serves as a frontline leader who promotes employee engagement, safety compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved
• Supervise and provide direction to production employees during assigned shifts
• Monitor production processes, product quality, and workflow to ensure operational standards are met
• Train, coach, and develop employees on safe work practices, SOPs, and job responsibilities
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and operational needs to employees and leadership
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and employee performance discussions
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments to resolve operational issues
• Complete production records, reports, and required documentation accurately and timely
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Perform production-related tasks and provide hands-on support as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience preferred
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification with company support
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate employees and foster a positive team environment
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety practices
• Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math calculations
• Basic computer and data-entry skills

About Furst-McNess Company

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people-first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture.

We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

• Understand that being great is a choice
• Never settle for average or “good enough”
• Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better
• Work as a team
• Value and respect one another
• Earn trust through our actions
• Act in a safe and professional manner at all times
• Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity
• Deliver on the commitments we make
• Invest in our professional and personal development
• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success
• Have fun and celebrate our successes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents
• Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• PPE provided