Food Manufacturing Supervisor – Production Operations

Goodwin Recruiting; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing company serving the Seacoast NH/Southern Maine area, seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, ensure safety and quality, and develop a high-performing team.

You will coach staff, optimize line performance, collaborate with warehouse and maintenance, and manage budget-impacting activities while maintaining sanitation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead production employees, manage priorities, and meet operational goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable team environment.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
• Support staffing decisions, employee performance management, and labor efficiency.
• Work closely with warehouse and manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, equipment, workplace safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Production scheduling

Food safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing employees, and driving operational success?

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Seacoast NH/Southern Maine area seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who takes pride in building high-performing teams, improving efficiency, and maintaining exceptional standards for safety, quality, and production performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable team environment.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
• Support staffing decisions, employee performance management, and labor efficiency.
• Work closely with warehouse and manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, equipment, workplace safety, and company procedures.
• Help manage department expenses and support budget objectives.
• Step in and provide hands‑on support with production equipment and processes when needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead production employees, manage priorities, and meet operational goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and food safety practices.
• Ability to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on production environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications; Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full, comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established food manufacturing company.
• Hands‑on leadership role with the ability to make a meaningful impact.
• Collaborative environment focused on employee development, quality, and continuous improvement.

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Kristan Caceres