Production Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production staff to maintain a safe, clean, and audit-ready environment
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and manage records for union employees
• Oversee daily production flow, troubleshoot issues, and drive efficiency and cost control
• Collaborate across departments (Quality, R&D, Warehouse, Maintenance) to ensure smooth operations
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, investigations, and preventive measures
• Report daily KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, 5S, visual management)
• Manage inventory using ERP systems, ensuring FIFO and material availability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is nice to have
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Inventory control experience is required
• Experience with inventory control and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Familiarity with GMP, food manufacturing, and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Effective communicator and collaborator across departments
• Flexible to work occasional weekends
• Physical Demands: Mix of desk work and active floor presence, including daily sitting, walking, standing, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 25 lbs regularly; heavier lifting may occur infrequently and always with assistance.
• Environmental Conditions: Daily exposure to factory conditions including uneven ground, noise (hearing protection provided), temperature fluctuations, dust from ingredients, and active machinery; occasional work at heights or with biohazards may occur with proper PPE.

Benefits

• Compensation: Salaried compensation based on experience, skills, and location, with a typical range between $69,800-100,338. Eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 5% of base salary.
• Benefits: Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution, over 5 weeks of paid time off within the first year of service, free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses, and Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance.