Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) / 2PM - 10PM

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee operations on the manufacturing floor. The role emphasizes leadership, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement in production efficiency. Candidates should have supervisory experience in food manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing supervision.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA regulations.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and optimize workflow.
• Lead, train, and mentor production employees to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Food Safety Regulations

Team Development

Workflow Management

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality food production. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor will coordinate production activities, enforce food safety and quality standards, and lead a team to meet production goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Production Operations & Workflow Management

• Supervise and optimize daily production activities to ensure schedules and output targets are met.
• Monitor and adjust workflow to prevent bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other food safety regulations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, train, and mentor production employees to achieve performance goals.
• Conduct regular team meetings, provide feedback, and support employee development.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Food Safety Compliance

• Ensure all products meet quality and safety standards, conducting inspections and addressing deviations.
• Implement and enforce food safety protocols, including SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and company-specific policies.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety regulations and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Conduct safety training sessions and audits, addressing any hazards or incidents.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure employees follow sanitation and hygiene standards.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• Analyze production metrics and implement process improvements.

Inventory & Resource Management

• Oversee raw material availability to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Work with the supply chain team to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
• Monitor usage of ingredients and packaging to minimize costs.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, waste, and efficiency metrics.
• Generate reports for management and recommend operational improvements.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, including quality, logistics, and maintenance.

Key Metrics

• Production efficiency: Meeting daily schedule targets.
• Line yield: Minimizing product loss and maximizing efficiency.
• Waste reduction: Minimizing material loss and production defects.
• Food safety & compliance: Adherence to HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills, and Abilities):

• 3+years of experience in food manufacturing supervision or a related production environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, SQF).
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a cold, hot, or wet production environment, depending on product type.
• Available to work the 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. shift.

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All that simmer-time extracts insane amounts of protein, not to mention glycine, glucosamine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a long list of goodness, all of which your body converts into energy, stronger muscles, and a more effective immune system. Bone broth is also an amazing source of collagen, which is great for your skin, hair, nails, and bones.Company DescriptionKettle & Fire bone broth is manufactured by KettleWorks with bones from organically raised chickens or cattle, then slow simmered for a solid 24 hours with organic vegetables, sea salt and herbs.

All that simmer-time extracts insane amounts of protein, not to mention glycine, glucosamine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a long list of goodness, all of which your body converts into energy, stronger muscles, and a more effective immune system. Bone broth is also an amazing source of collagen, which is great for your skin, hair, nails, and bones.