Reports To: Plant Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bilingual Production Supervisor (English/Spanish) to oversee daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee performance.
This hands‑on leadership role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage a diverse workforce, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
- Lead, train, coach, and motivate production employees, ensuring effective communication in both English and Spanish.
- Monitor production schedules and staffing requirements to meet operational objectives and customer deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
- Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate priorities, performance expectations, and operational updates.
- Maintain accurate production records, reports, and performance metrics.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and operational effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing, food processing, packaging, or related production environment.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written) required.
- Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production tracking, ERP, or manufacturing systems.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing, snack production, packaging, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing production KPIs, productivity metrics, and workforce performance.
- Forklift certification or knowledge of warehouse and inventory management processes.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in varying production and warehouse environments, including exposure to temperature fluctuations and production equipment.
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive and team‑oriented work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.