1st Shift Production Supervisor - Food Safety & Lean Ops

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

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Internal learning, development, and C

Job summary

Farmer Focus seeks a Production Supervisor for the Acorn Plant to lead 1st shift tray packing and trayless pack operations. You will ensure a safe, organized, efficient production line while meeting customer specifications, GMP requirements, HACCP compliance, and accurate production records.

You will mentor about 40 team members, coordinate line work with colleagues and other departments, monitor yields and efficiencies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining quality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, manufacturing, or business management required.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to recognize changes in production needs or operating conditions and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, GMP standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, quality standards, and production recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tray packing, tray pack preparation, and trayless pack operations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, efficient production environment with minimal downtime.
• Coordinate line work to meet production orders with team members and other departments.
• Maintain product quality and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Report yields, efficiencies, labor utilization, and other KPIs to the Superintendent.
• Mentor and develop approximately 40 team members; train and coach as needed.
• Ensure HACCP and GMP procedures are followed and documented.
• Maintain staffing, line coverage, and attendance for the shift.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Quality focus

GMP/HACCP awareness

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Farmer Focus seeks a Production Supervisor for the Acorn Plant to lead 1st shift tray packing and trayless pack operations. You will ensure a safe, organized, efficient production line while meeting customer specifications, GMP requirements, HACCP compliance, and accurate production records.

You will mentor about 40 team members, coordinate line work with colleagues and other departments, monitor yields and efficiencies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining quality and regulatory