1st Shift Food Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead food production operations. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with USDA/FDA regulations, and maintaining a clean and efficient production environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality, as they will oversee daily operations and support team motivation. Join a family-owned company that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work culture. If you're ready to take charge and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discount at sister company

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

5 Days Paid Time Off

2 Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Free Catered Lunch Every Shift

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production staff and ensure compliance with USDA/FDA standards.
• Plan production demands and maintain communication with staff.
• Oversee all production activities and enforce company policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to follow USDA/FDA specifications

Ability to operate plant equipment

Education

2-4 years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Tow Motor

Scale

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Signature Sauces is a family-owned manufacturing facility that packages various types of sauces for surrounding restaurants and grocery stores. Our facility is ever growing and we need friendly and reliable people to join us on our journey. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train on any position.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount at our sister company Stancato's Italian Restaurant
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 5 Days Paid Time Off
• 2 Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Down Maintenance Days
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Free Catered Lunch Every Shift
• Company Provided Lockers & Lock
• Free Laundered Uniforms

SUMMARY

Supervises all food production staff and performs all operations of food production facility including a variety of duties related to production to proper USDA/FDA specifications and procedures. Other duties include hot and cold prep, maintaining a clean, safe and sanitized environment, and at all times is in complete support of all proper USDA methods and manufacturing practices. Keeps a good rapport with all plant staff in order to guide them with strong leadership skills to maintain motivation and uphold company standards through all tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Plan day and assess proposed production demands
2. Opening meeting with plant staff
3. Understands and can operate all plant equipment
4. Works with QA to execute master sanitation schedule
5. Interacts daily with Operations and QA
6. Completes all tasks requested by Operations and QA in a timely manner on a daily basis
7. Is receptive and driven to meet goals given by operations
8. Maintains open communication with operations regarding issues, setbacks, and the reasonability of expectations on a daily basis
9. Oversees all production activities on the plant floor
10. Understands, adheres to, and enforces all company policies and procedures
11. Ability to dismantle, clean and sanitize equipment
12. Start and shut down equipment
13. Completes changeovers
14. Completes and manages log book duties
15. Ability to run a tow motor
16. Knows how to use a scale
17. Understand and adhere to government regulations and documentation requirements
18. Comply with USDA and HACCP programs
19. Keeps production organized and efficient via communication and planning

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires a well organized individual that is self-motivated and takes charge, is dependable and responsible, enjoys new opportunities and challenges, enjoys working with and developing people, deals with criticism calmly and effectively, is careful about detail and is thorough in completing tasks as assigned and on time, is flexible and open to change.

SKILLS

Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, general business periodicals, and or governmental regulations. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and owners.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of weights and measures. Ability to apply concepts such as ratios, and proportions for ingredient and nutritional information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to regularly stand, stoop, kneel and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The work environment is quick-paced in close quarters. Exposure to heat from equipment and product is frequent. Exposure to cool temperatures from coolers/freezers is occasional.