Production Supervisor (Bilingual in Spanish)
FreezPak Logistics · Carteret, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$55k–$65k/yrFull-time
About the role
As our Production Supervisor, you will lead, coordinate and optimize the production operations within our cold-storage/warehouse environment. You’ll oversee day-to-day production activities, manage the team, ensure product quality, maintain safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the production team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Oversee production operations to ensure targets for output, quality, timeliness, and cost are met.
- Monitor key production and inventory metrics (productivity, yield, downtime, discrepancies), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety, food-storage, and operational regulations; maintain equipment, facility cleanliness, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate across departments (receiving, shipping, inventory, maintenance) to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and support efficient production operations.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in production operations or manufacturing, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role. Cold storage, food logistics or similar environment preferred.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing/industrial engineering or related field preferred.
- Certifications: Forklift certification preferred; knowledge of HACCP, food-safety or relevant regulatory certifications a plus.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and people-management skills; excellent organizational, planning and time-management abilities; good analytical/problem-solving skills; familiarity with production/warehouse management systems; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and comfortable with data/reporting;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands.
Skills
- Ability to work in cold-storage environments with temperatures as low as -20 °F (or as your facility specifies).
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend and lift as required for production duties (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Willingness to work shifts (including nights/weekends) as operational needs require.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - comprehensive plans for you and your family
- 401(k) + Company Match - plan for your future with our competitive program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - generous time off to support work-life balance
- Life Insurance - financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Career Growth - incredible opportunities to advance as we grow
Pay
Salary Range: $55k - $65k annually
Schedule
Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt