1st shift MM Prod Supervisor

Description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead the start-up and daily operations of our new Boba production line. This is a key leadership role responsible for building and guiding a high-performing team, ensuring production goals are met, and upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem solver, and motivator who thrives in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Lead daily Boba line production activities to meet quality, efficiency, and safety goals 
•  Schedule and coordinate work activities within the production line and with other departments to meet or adjust to production demands 
• Train, develop, evaluate, and discipline production staff, addressing day-to-day personnel issues and promoting team growth 
• Ensure full staffing and efficient operation of assigned areas, making real-time adjustments as needed 
• Monitor and communicate production issues clearly between shifts and with management, including safety incidents, waste, and downtime 
•  Observe, support, and participate in the set-up and operation of all Boba production equipment; troubleshoot and assist with repairs when necessary 
• Enforce all company policies, safety rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 
• Recommend and support improvements in production processes, equipment, and quality 
•  Maintain accurate production records and shift documentation 
• Participate in leadership meetings and cross-functional collaboration 
•  Step in and assist on the production floor as needed to maintain workflow 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives 

Non-Essential Job Functions: 

• Guide the machine operators and assist them in operating equipment such as the mixers, rotary, oven, grinder, sifters/screens, printers, scales, also with the individual packaging machines and wrappers. 
• Minimizing department hours and overtime 

Requirements

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required.  
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role within food or beverage manufacturing 
• Solid knowledge of production processes, equipment operations, safety, and sanitation standards 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills 
• Ability to identify and resolve equipment or staffing issues quickly 
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and reporting skills 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in a manufacturing environment 
• Basic computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office, production software) 
• Flexible schedule availability, including occasional weekends or overtime 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, vision, read, write and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift 50 lbs., climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.