First-Shift Food Production Lead

DSJ Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor for a leading food manufacturer in San Francisco. You will oversee first-shift manufacturing operations, lead a 30–40-person team, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across lines.

You will partner with maintenance, quality, and HR to optimize processes, manage production data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with sanitation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing or processing environments.
• Experience with quality systems or regulated manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead 30–40 production employees on the first shift to meet schedules and quality targets.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements to productivity and waste reduction.
• Maintain production records and communicate constraints to other departments.
• Ensure safety practices and regulatory compliance across the shift.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other teams to optimize performance.
• Provide coaching and development for team members and manage labor utilization.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team management

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Communication skills

Multi-priority handling

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Food Science

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor for a leading food manufacturer in San Francisco. You will oversee first-shift manufacturing operations, lead a 30–40-person team, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across lines.

You will partner with maintenance, quality, and HR to optimize processes, manage production data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with sanitation and regulatory standards.