1st Shift Food Production Supervisor

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

weekly payroll

paid time off and sick leave

semi-subsidized medical coverage

dental and vision plan options

a 401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

education reimbursement opportunities

employee assistance programs (EAP)

internal learning, development, and事业

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Liberty Facility to oversee the 1st shift production line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume environment.

The role oversees roughly 40 team members, enforces GMP/HACCP standards, and drives continuous improvement across processes and performance metrics. On-site, full-time position with KPI-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, business management, or a related environment.
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes appropriately.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and guide others effectively.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, motivate, and monitor team members in a production environment.
• Ability to manage staffing, line coverage, attendance, documentation, and daily production needs.
• Ability to support food safety, quality, safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Ability to maintain production standards related to yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and customer specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities and production needs may change quickly.
• Ability to perform the esse

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production line operations to support safe, efficient, and well-organized production.
• Coordinate line work to meet production orders in collaboration with team members, leads, and other departments.
• Maintain quality standards for products and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain and report production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and other key performance measures to the Superintendent.
• Seek new opportunities for continuous improvement in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.
• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company's HACCP Plan.
• Ensure HACCP recordkeeping and related documentation are completed and maintained accurately.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are appropriately maintained and operating continuously and efficiently by working with maintenance staff, outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager, and the Plant Manager as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other management personnel and USDA representatives.
• Establish norms and standards for department performance.
• Stay current with developments in management practices, process optimization, and operational improvement.
• Mentor and motivate approximately 40 team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.
• Communicate performance standards to team members.
• Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments.
• Counsel and address performance concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.
• Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safety expectations.
• Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance.
• Facilitate team meetings, including team member training.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, maintained, and filed as required.
• Promote a positive work environment that supports safety, quality, productivity, accountability, and team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Process optimization

Operations management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Liberty Facility to oversee the 1st shift production line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume environment.

The role oversees roughly 40 team members, enforces GMP/HACCP standards, and drives continuous improvement across processes and performance metrics. On-site, full-time position with KPI-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.