Aseptic Business Unit Supervisor | 3rd Shift

Gehl Foods, LLC; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Discounts on shopping and travel

Job summary

Gehl Foods, LLC in Lathrop is seeking an Aseptic Business Unit Supervisor to lead shift operations in a high-compliance food manufacturing environment. This role oversees production teams, ensuring safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement across the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing experience with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. A full benefits package, generous PTO, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or beverage.
• 2–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to meet production and safety goals.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and workflow execution.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/HMI systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Aseptic Business Unit Supervisor

Reports To: Production Manager

Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000

Why join our team?

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, the Aseptic Business Unit Supervisor oversees shift operations in a high-compliance food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading production teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to meet production, safety, quality, and food safety goals.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, line startups/shutdowns, changeovers, and workflow execution.
• Ensure GMP, sanitation, allergen, and regulatory compliance throughout operations.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, waste, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Troubleshoot production, equipment, and quality issues while driving corrective actions.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and employee development.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehousing, and Planning teams.
• Lead shift communication, team huddles, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, beverage, dairy, aseptic, or high-speed packaging environments.
• 2–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with manufacturing equipment and production systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/HMI systems preferred.