Operations Supervisor

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Afternoon Shift - 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Waterford, Township, Erie County PA

Your seat at the table

The Operations Production Supervisor position is responsible for leading employees in a manufacturing environment, including accountability for the achievement of all safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughout, cost and continuous improvement objectives through both individual and team contributions.  Our production supervisors are accountable for providing clear direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments. This is being done as the organization transforms into a Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing environment.  

• Directs employees and plant floor activities to achieve a consistent and high-quality product.


• Ensures that behaviors, practices and the work environment support a safe workplace by enforcing safety and sanitation rules and principles.


• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Company regulatory requirements.


• Maintains positive employee relations, including participating in evaluation and training of hourly personnel.


• Tracks employees’ work performance and attendance to ensure performance metrics are met, including resolving issues in a timely manner.


• Utilizes metrics/data to evaluate and improve work processes, as well as maintain line related system and regulatory documentation. 


• Collaborates with other manufacturing supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.


• Plans and establishes work schedules.

What you bring to the table

• 4- year degree preferred in a related, business or technical field.


• 2-5 years of experience in a production lead or supervision role, preferably in the food processing industry


• In some cases, education and experience may be substituted for the degree. 


• Strong sense of safety culture, employee engagement and positive leadership mindset.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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