Day-Shift Production Supervisor: Lean, Quality & Safety

SunOpta; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

SunOpta is seeking a Production Supervisor for the day shift at its Allentown plant to plan and manage resources, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and coach the production team. You will review daily targets, report variances, and ensure GMP/HACCP standards are followed.

The role requires 5–7 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing, an Associate degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a 2-2-3 schedule. Lean experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required with supervisory experience advantageous.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred; bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Achieve budgeted targets for material yield and labor usage for the shift.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and shift performance metrics.
• Lead daily production meetings and ensure SOP compliance.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance, HR, and finance to reach targets.

Skills

Critical thinking

MS Word & PowerPoint

LEAN Manufacturing

Bilingual Spanish

Oracle experience

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

SunOpta is seeking a Production Supervisor for the day shift at its Allentown plant to plan and manage resources, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and coach the production team. You will review daily targets, report variances, and ensure GMP/HACCP standards are followed.

The role requires 5–7 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing, an Associate degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a 2-2-3 schedule. Lean experience is valued.