Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:- Supervise daily production operations, including workforce assignments, labor allocation, shift coverage, and attendance, to meet production targets. Work flexible schedules, including rotating day and night shifts, as required.
- Monitor production output, efficiency, and downtime; analyze production data, identify performance trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Understand production equipment operation, machine settings, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime; ensure the availability of materials, equipment, and resources to support smooth operations.
- Apply knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials to optimize machine performance, product quality, food safety, and sanitation.
- Train and guide production staff on SOPs, safety practices, GMP, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare daily production reports for the Production department.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to resolve production issues, and support investigations of quality defects, customer complaints, food safety incidents, and deviations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, GMP, and regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost efficiency
Skills/Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant work experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or food production, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Proven experience supervising production employees, coordinating daily production activities, and supporting operations across multiple shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ability to coordinate workforce scheduling, labor allocation, attendance, and employee assignments in accordance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
- Experience monitoring production KPIs, including output, efficiency, downtime, and labor utilization, and taking appropriate action to meet production targets.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Experience following, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent production practices and product quality.
- Ability to train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance, safety awareness, quality, and adherence to established procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Maintenance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Human Resources (HR).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to use ERP or production management systems.
- Must be willing and able to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts based on operational needs.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or other hours as needed to support production operations is also required.
Pay Range: $82,000 - $85,000
We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.
