Production Supervisor

• Execute the production schedule safely and efficiently; lead daily huddles and shift handovers while coordinating with supporting functions.
• Manage staffing and performance, including time/attendance, training, coaching, and corrective actions to ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and safe work practices.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF/GFSI standards and that customer specifications are consistently met.
• Maintain and update SOPs; collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and HSE teams on process standards, safety programs, inspections, and site initiatives.
• Apply basic continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5 Whys, simple problem solving) and support site KPIs such as safety, OEE, yields, waste, schedule adherence, and downtime.
• Oversee SAP activities, including releasing and reconciling manufacturing orders, maintaining accurate inventory records, and submitting maintenance notifications to reduce downtime.
• Partner with Planning, Quality, HSE, Maintenance, and Warehouse to ensure material availability, compliance, and operational flow.
• Maintain accurate production and compliance documentation, including daily reports, downtime logs, lot/batch records, sanitation records, and training documentation.
• Support site projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions in English; strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• 4–10 years of manufacturing experience (food industry experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science/Technology, Operations, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated adherence to GMPs, safe work practices, and success working in a team environment; willingness to support other shifts as needed.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone); Lean/continuous improvement experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and workforce/time systems (e.g., Workforce Dimensions/Kronos) preferred.