Production Supervisor - Harvest Manufacturing

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more enjoyable. As the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides brand, we offer wholesome favorites like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese in grocery stores nationwide. We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage, liquid eggs, and egg products under brands including Bob Evans®, Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters®, and Owens® Sausage. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is part of Post Holdings, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shift production, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and supervising hourly staff responsible for manufacturing activities.
• Manage hourly employee performance, including coaching, counseling, discipline, timekeeping, and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Maintain production efficiency through continuous improvement, monitoring staffing and resources, developing reporting systems, and fostering cooperation across departments.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and mentoring processes.
• Identify production performance gaps, suggest improvements, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure a safe work environment by resolving safety issues, monitoring work practices, conducting safety audits, and leading plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain product quality by adhering to specifications, SQF protocols, and OSHA compliance standards.
• Validate equipment operation at the start of each shift, communicate issues, and initiate work orders for repairs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure smooth handoffs to oncoming leadership to foster a high-performance work environment.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree or a combination of college and equivalent work experience in a food manufacturing facility.

Experience: Four to five years of progressive experience working with industrial food manufacturing equipment and supervising multiple employees. Must be comfortable working in a Harvest (Pork Sausage) Manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Ability to lead and direct a diverse team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, desktop software, and business systems.
• High school equivalency math skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA and other applicable federal and state standards.
• Familiarity with food processing, HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to cold, wet, or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise levels.
• Requires prolonged walking, sitting, standing, and bending.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities required for reading instructions and entering data on a computer.