Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to all department personnel on the assigned shift.
• Manage line efficiencies, key performance indicators, and downtime.
• Monitor the production process, conduct periodic checks, and adjust equipment or work practices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure equipment in the assigned area is in working order and that working conditions are safe at all times.
• Verify the production line’s readiness at start‑up.
• Manage overall product quality to ensure all standards and specifications are met.
• Assist employees with troubleshooting problems and coach them through making the correct adjustments.
• Staff, train, evaluate, and develop team members.
• Champion company‑wide safety programs and initiatives.
• Provide coaching, problem‑solving, and team‑building for the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years supervising production staff.
• Basic computer and database application skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work within timelines and in pressure situations.
• Ability to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Schedule may include weekends.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Food manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods, walk, frequently lift material up to 50 pounds, and perform frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a sub‑zero freezer/warehouse/production environment. The employee will be exposed to cold temperatures (as low as –20 °C) and must be flexible with a schedule that supports a 24‑hour production facility.