Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities necessary during a shift to manage inventory, traceability, product integrity and compliance to standards.
• Work closely with the Inventory Manager to ensure all orders on a constantly changing schedule are met.
• Follow proper Work Instruction procedures for the management of liquid and specialty liquid sugar, lab testing for conformance to specification and all aspects of product integrity.
• Ensure the integrity of product if source material is an issue.
• Troubleshoot and correct production or mechanical issues on the floor.
• Promote and expect a safe work environment at all times.
• Review and sign off on all load documentation prior to shipping.
• Work with lab to verify results as required.
• Develop and train staff according to company objectives.
• Review and mentor staff according to plan.
• Be able to perform all lab chemical testing procedures and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure the proper security of the facility at all times for biosecurity purposes.
• Oversee and assist with the maintenance of equipment as directed and ensure the work area is clean at all times.
• Operate and maintain a forklift or other equipment for positioning or managing material as needed.
• Sample product as required by Quality instructions and perform qualified testing as required.
• Follow GMP and other quality processes and procedures.
• Perform sanitation on equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment.
• 5 years previous food industry experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively; multi-lingual preferred (Spanish).
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to lead and mentor a cross‑functional team.
• Ability to communicate and understand expectations for the role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage the expectations of the company and react to issues.
• Ability to recognize and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Recordkeeping / documentation skills.
• Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment.
• Basic understanding of documentation needed for process.
• Basic understanding of State, FDA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements as applied to floor operations.
• Physical demands: prolonged standing, bending, stooping, climbing; eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity; normal range of hearing and vision (including color); lifting up to 75+ pounds; exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents.
• Work environment: may be hot, humid, dusty or cold; may require working inside or outside the building; possible presence of bees due to liquid sucrose.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably.
• Emotional stability and personal maturity are important.
• Ability to do basic math calculations as required.

Benefits

• 7% Annual Bonus Potential paid quarterly based on earnings.
• Rich Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) + 4% matching (vested 100% immediately).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employer Paid (100%) Short Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Employer Paid (100%) Basic Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Group Life Insurance Available (no physical required based on amount).
• Paid time off – accrued 2 weeks.
• Maternal and Paternal Leave.
• 8 Company Holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Starting at $34/hr, commensurate with experience and other factors (degree/certifications/etc.). 2nd shift eligible for $1/hr differential.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite, 2nd shift.