Cook Clean Room Supervisor - 1st shift

Entertimeonline; Stillmore (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crider Foods in Stillmore, GA seeks an experienced Clean Room Supervisor to oversee daily Cook Clean Room operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production of ready-to-eat products.

The role directs production teams, monitors line performance, and collaborates with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Plant leadership to maintain high standards of food safety and quality while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of ready-to-eat (RTE) processing operations.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes.
• Excellent GMP knowledge and HACCP familiarity.
• Experience leading and coaching production teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing labor efficiency and costs.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Cook Clean Room department.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Prepare equipment, staffing, and materials for future production needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop first and second shift team members.
• Train employees on SOPs, food safety, quality systems, and safe work practices.
• Develop and mentor Lead Supervisors with necessary tools and support.
• Conduct regular employee meetings on Food Safety, Employee Safety, GMP compliance, and improvements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and audit readiness throughout the shift.
• Support compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and customer requirements.

Skills

RTE processing

Food safety

GMP compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

• Job Category Operations
• Employee Type Exempt - FT

Position Summary

The Clean Room Supervisor will oversee the daily Clean Room operations in the Cook Plant. This position ensures fully cooked, ready-to-eat products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, and customer requirements. The supervisor provides direction to production team members, monitors line performance, supports staffing needs, and works closely with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Plant leadership to keep the area running effectively.

Position Responsibilities

• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation
• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Cook Clean Room department.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and proactively resolve operational issues before they impact production.
• Review future production requirements and prepare equipment, staffing, and materials to support efficient operations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Lead, coach, and develop first and second shift production team members.
• Train employees on equipment operation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), food safety, quality systems, and safe work practices.
• Develop and mentor Lead Supervisors by providing the tools, knowledge, and support necessary for success.
• Conduct regular employee meetings (minimum twice per month) covering:
  • Food Safety
  • Employee Safety
  • GMP compliance
  • Production improvements
  • Individual performance coaching
  Foster a positive work environment built on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Support the company’s commitment to producing safe, wholesome, and high-quality food products by ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs, customer requirements, USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and company procedures.
• Supervisors are expected to lead by example and always place Food Safety and Quality First.
• Every supervisor is responsible for monitoring and improving five key performance areas:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Yield
  • Labor Cost
• Responsibilities include:
  • Monitoring production performance throughout each shift.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiencies.
  • Maintaining process control to achieve departmental performance goals.
  • Work closely with Cook Plant Maintenance to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
  • Notify Maintenance Supervision and Production Management of:
    • Any recurring equipment failures
    • Any downtime exceeding 10 minutes
  • Assist with troubleshooting and prioritization of repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Verify employee time records and department labor hours daily.
  • Communicate staffing needs promptly with Human Resources.
  • Monitor labor costs daily and weekly while maintaining production efficiency.
  • Schedule work assignments to maximize productivity while minimizing overtime whenever possible.
  • Ensure all required production documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time, including:
    • Production reports
    • Quality documentation
    • Food Safety records
    • Labor reporting
    • Corrective actions
    • Training records
  • Employee safety is the highest priority.
  • The supervisor is responsible for:
    • Always promoting a culture of safety.
    • Conducting work safely and enforcing all company safety policies.
    • Immediately reporting accidents, injuries, and near‑miss incidents.
    • Completing required documentation.
    • Notifying the Medical Department and direct manager immediately following any incident.
    • Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the shift by ensuring production areas remain clean, organized, sanitary, and audit-ready at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Thorough understanding of RTE processing operations.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes.
• Excellent understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety systems.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong commitment to employee development and accountability.
• Previous food manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of processing equipment.
• Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience managing labor efficiency and production costs.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining strong follow‑up and accountability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Positions reporting to this person

• Production team members

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise, and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.