Area Supervisor 2nd Shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Klingerstown, PA seeks an Area Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations with up to 80 employees across shifts. You will ensure safety, food safety, and quality while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a high-volume plant.

You will apply Lean methods (PDCA, A3, DMAIC) and RedZone execution, coach teams, and manage labor to meet production goals. Strong cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising and leading teams of 25+ employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools, RedZone execution, and structured problem-solving (SRMP, RCA, PDCA/CAPD).
• Experience working across multiple shifts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities across multiple shifts, managing up to 80 employees.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety policies and a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality, GMP, and sanitation requirements.
• Lead RedZone activities, KPI review, issue escalation, and action follow-ups.
• Develop and sustain standard work to reduce variability across shifts.
• Schedule and deploy labor and resources to meet production goals.
• Respond to unplanned interruptions and provide guidance to restore operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and development for direct reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, shrink, and labor efficiency.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality/FSQ, Safety, Engineering to drive improvements.

Skills

Lean tools

RedZone

SRMP

PDCA/CAPD

A3

DMAIC

5 Whys

Fishbone

Value Stream Mapping

SMED

RCO

standard work

visual management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman’s parade.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY
The Area Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of manufacturing operations within their assigned area across multiple shifts. This role ensures strict adherence to Safety, Food Safety, and Quality standards while delivering operational results aligned with plant objectives. The Area Supervisor leads people, processes, and performance through daily execution, continuous improvement, RedZone performance management, and SRMP.

• Directly supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities across multiple shifts, managing up to 80 employees.
• Serve as a visible safety leader, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, reinforcing Safety as a Core Value, and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
• Ensure all Food Safety, Quality, GMP, and sanitation requirements are consistently followed and enforced.
• Lead daily operations using RedZone, including shift huddles, KPI review, issue escalation, and follow-up on action items.
• Ensure consistent completion of RedZone huddles, communication boards, and performance tracking across all shifts.
• Actively lead and/or participate in assigned SRMP elements, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and verification of sustained results.
• Lead and sustain Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, shrink, and labor efficiency.
• Apply CI methodologies such as PDCA/CAPD, A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, RCO, standard work, and visual management.
• Identify operational losses and improvement opportunities using RedZone data and direct observation, translating insights into actionable solutions.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work to reduce variability and ensure consistency across shifts.
• Schedule and deploy labor and manufacturing resources to meet production goals while controlling material and labor usage.
• Respond effectively to unplanned production interruptions by providing direction, decisions, and support to restore operations.
• Conduct goal setting, performance evaluations, coaching, and development for direct reports.
• Drive employee engagement through effective communication, team development, recognition, and accountability.
• Lead monthly departmental Food Safety, Quality, and Safety meetings.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality/FSQ, Safety, Engineering, and other departments to drive operational improvements.
• Support inventory accuracy and assist Accounting with production supply inventories.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to food processing.
• May perform responsibilities of the Operations or Processing Manager in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Safety & Quality Leadership: Demonstrates unwavering commitment to safety, food safety, and quality.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Drives a CI culture through MES execution, SRMP discipline, and frontline engagement.
• Results Orientation: Delivers sustained improvements in performance and operational excellence.
• Team Development & Change Management: Develops people, leads change, and builds capability.
• Financial & Operational Acumen: Understands basic plant financials, labor efficiency, and cost drivers.
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across departments to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or five (5) years of equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising and leading teams of 25 or more employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean tools, RedZone execution, and structured problem‑solving (SRMP, RCA, PDCA/CAPD).
• Experience working across multiple shifts in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Experience implementing TPM and Lean methodology
• Dynamic thinking and problem solving
• Experience using RedZone or similar MES/performance management platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical), Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)

Strong coaching, communication, and change-management skills.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs/ladders, and work in hot and cold environments.
• Extensive walking, standing, and exposure to manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours or be on call as business needs require.

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