Production Supervisor
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day operation of a food manufacturing production and packaging line, directing a team of 5-10 operators to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives. This individual is responsible for line performance from raw material through finished, labeled, and palletized product while enforcing GMPs, driving SQF compliance, and maintaining efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Direct daily production and packaging operations to meet production schedules, output targets, and efficiency goals. The facility will initially operate on one shift with plans to expand to two shifts as production grows.
Oversee the complete production process, including raw material handling, processing, filling, sealing, labeling, coding, case packing, and palletizing.
Manage equipment changeovers between various package sizes and formats while minimizing downtime.
Monitor and troubleshoot production, packaging, labeling, and coding equipment, coordinating with maintenance on preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
Track key performance indicators including throughput, downtime, yield, scrap, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
Quality & Food Safety
Ensure production parameters are maintained to meet product quality, packaging integrity, and food safety requirements.
Verify product specifications through routine quality checks and testing procedures.
Ensure accurate lot coding, date coding, and label application to maintain complete product traceability.
Drive continuous improvements in product quality, process efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
Support and enforce the facility's HACCP plan by monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintaining required documentation.
Champion Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout the operation.
SQF & Regulatory Compliance
Enforce SQF standards and maintain audit-ready conditions throughout the facility.
Verify pre-operational sanitation activities are completed before production begins.
Maintain accurate production, quality, sanitation, and food safety records to support SQF, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in internal and external food safety audits and assist with corrective actions.
Reinforce allergen control, chemical handling, traceability, and recall procedures.
Team Leadership
Lead, schedule, and coordinate a team of 5-10 operators while assisting with staffing as production expands.
Train and onboard employees on equipment operation, GMPs, food safety, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
Set performance expectations, coach employees, provide regular feedback, and hold team members accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.
Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
Safety
Enforce all workplace safety policies, including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, machine guarding, and safe equipment operation.
Report, investigate, and assist in resolving safety incidents and near misses.