First-Shift Production Supervisor: Food Manufacturing Leader

Tandem Foods; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods in Bloomington, California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead all production operations on an assigned shift, from mixing to packaging, driving efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will build and develop high-performing teams, set staffing, enforce Safety and GMP standards, coordinate with QA and Maintenance, and own shift communications to ensure smooth, safe, and on-time production.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing required.
• Strong communication skills; English required; bilingual is a plus.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership with the ability to train and develop teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities from mixing through packaging to ensure adherence to formulas, specifications, and quality standards.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams across production lines.
• Provide direction to Assistant Supervisors, Leads, and Schedulers on staffing, scheduling, safety, and performance.
• Establish, maintain, and audit standard work using appropriate tools and resources.
• Ensure proper staffing, role assignment, and availability of tools/resources for all team members.
• Partner with HR to fill open positions with qualified talent in a timely manner.
• Enforce all Safety, GMP, and Food Safety standards; take corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate with QA, Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance teams to support compliance and operations.
• Own production scheduling awareness; proactively identify and mitigate risks related to changeovers, sanitation, and staffing.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and production records.
• Lead shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity across operations.
• Apply progressive discipline for performance and attendance issues.
• Monitor equipment performance; support minor troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase line efficiency and reduce waste.
• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staffing & Scheduling

Safety & GMP

Team Development

Job description

Tandem Foods in Bloomington, California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead all production operations on an assigned shift, from mixing to packaging, driving efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will build and develop high-performing teams, set staffing, enforce Safety and GMP standards, coordinate with QA and Maintenance, and own shift communications to ensure smooth, safe, and on-time production.