Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve operational goals including yield, efficiency, uptime, and labor cost to optimize conversion costs.
• Monitor quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.
• Direct and train hourly associates on risk management and workplace safety to protect employees and minimize liability.
• Lead daily employee activities including placement, training, and goal setting.
• Support employee and labor relations initiatives to build engagement and maintain a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with leadership on training plans aligned with organizational goals.
• May contribute to process improvement or product development initiatives.

Must-Have Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or 3-5 years related experience/training; or a combination of education and experience.
• Progressive supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to achieve production goals (efficiency, yield, labor cost).
• Experience maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Strong leadership skills to coach, train, and motivate hourly employees.
• Knowledge of workplace safety in environments with moving machinery, refrigerated/freezer conditions, and high noise levels.
• Willingness to work 1st shift (6 AM-4 PM) with weekend availability as needed.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with process improvement or product development.
• Background in developing and implementing training programs.
• Demonstrated success in employee engagement or resolving labor challenges.

Additional Information

Compensation: $62,000-$70,000 annually, plus bonus potential (0-14%).

Work Environment: Loud manufacturing floor with exposure to refrigerated and freezer conditions.

Physical Demands: Working near moving machinery; requires PPE and compliance with safety protocols.