Operations Supervisor | 3rd Shift

Gehl Food and Beverage

$83K — $85K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience (preferably in food, process, or high-speed packaging)
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with continuous improvement and managing change
  • Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of aseptic processes preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/HMI systems
  • Valid driver's license (travel may be required)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage production staff performance, coaching, and development
  • Create and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and training assignments
  • Oversee production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
  • Promote and enforce safety, quality, and GMP standards, lead audits and investigations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members
  • Handle employee relations, including coaching, discipline, and performance management

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Focus on employee development and coaching
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Engagement in cross-department collaboration
  • Exposure to regulatory compliance and quality assurance practices
Full Job Description
Now Hiring: Operations Supervisor | 3rd Shift

Reports To: Aseptic Manager

Salary Range: 83K - 85K

Position Overview

Reporting to the Aseptic Manager, the Operations Supervisor leads shift-based production teams to drive performance, safety, quality, and efficiency. This role oversees workflow, employee development, and production scheduling while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage production staff performance, coaching, and development (including Individual Development Plans).
  • Create and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and training assignments.
  • Oversee production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
  • Promote and enforce safety, quality, and GMP standards, lead audits and investigations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members.
  • Handle employee relations, including coaching, discipline, and performance management.
  • Facilitate shift communications, meetings, and cross-department collaboration.
  • Monitor output, resolve FPQ issues, and ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain technical knowledge of equipment and processes within the work unit.


Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience (food, process, or high-speed packaging preferred)
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with continuous improvement and managing change
  • Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of aseptic processes preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/HMI systems
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment
  • Valid driver's license (travel may be required)


Salary Description

83,000K - 85,000K

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