Ice Cream Production Supervisor- Modesto

Crystal Creamery

$85K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience in food manufacturing or dairy environments is essential.
  • Proficient leadership and team development skills are required.
  • Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and decision-making abilities are necessary.
  • Experience in managing production schedules and achieving targets is a must.
  • Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and quality systems is preferable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily ice cream production operations across multiple shifts.
  • Supervise approximately 40 production employees.
  • Schedule employees and manage payroll through Paylocity.
  • Coordinate production schedules to maximize efficiency.
  • Ensure production goals and quality standards are met.
  • Verify the correct use of ingredients and packaging materials.
  • Perform hourly quality checks on production and finished products.
  • Oversee HTST pasteurization operations and compliance regulations.
  • Maintain production records and quality logs.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality Assurance to enhance operational performance.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Career Growth & Development Opportunities
  • Stable Employment with a Trusted Dairy Manufacturer
  • Collaborative Leadership Team Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement
Full Job Description
Ice Cream Production Supervisor

Modesto, California

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Crystal Creamery, one of California's leading dairy manufacturers, is seeking an experienced Ice Cream Production Supervisor to lead our production team in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and producing high-quality products that families enjoy every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

What You'll Do
  • Lead daily ice cream production operations across multiple shifts.
  • Supervise approximately 40 production employees.
  • Schedule employees and manage payroll coding through Paylocity.
  • Coordinate production schedules with the Master Planner to maximize efficiency.
  • Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations are achieved.
  • Verify proper ingredients and packaging materials are used throughout production.
  • Perform hourly production and finished product quality checks.
  • Oversee HTST pasteurization operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Review and maintain production records, metal detector logs, and pasteurization charts.
  • Partner with Maintenance and Quality Assurance to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
  • Coach employees, enforce company policies, and promote a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For
  • Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, dairy, beverage, or other production environments.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience managing production schedules and meeting production targets.
  • Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and quality systems preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment
  • 24/7 manufacturing operation.
  • Frequent exposure to production equipment and high-noise environments.
  • Occasional work in refrigerated and freezer areas.
  • Active position requiring standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the shift.
  • Full-time leadership position requiring flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed to support operations.

Why Crystal Creamery?

? Competitive Salary
? Comprehensive Benefits Package
? Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
? 401(k) with Company Match
? Paid Vacation & Holidays
? Career Growth & Development Opportunities
? Stable Employment with a Trusted California Dairy Manufacturer
? Collaborative Leadership Team Focused on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement

Ready to Lead?

If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, developing people, and producing high-quality ice cream products, apply today and become part of the Crystal Creamery team!

Lead with purpose. Produce with pride. Grow your career at Crystal Creamery.

To apply please visit www.crystalcreamery.com

Salary Description

85,000 to 95,000

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