Food Production Supervisor: Lead Teams to Peak Efficiency

CSG Talent; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Food Manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced food environment. You will drive production performance, manage frontline teams and collaborate with Maintenance, FSQA, Sanitation and Planning to meet targets with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in high-volume food manufacturing, deep knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and a proven track record of achieving production

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline teams in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP principles, sanitation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of achieving production targets while maintaining safety and quality.
• Experience monitoring KPIs such as output, yield, and downtime.
• Hands-on leader with ability to engage staff on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and ensure schedules, output targets and customer requirements are met.
• Lead, coach and develop production employees, line leads and team leaders.
• Coordinate staffing, production schedules, line assignments and resources to meet demands.
• Monitor performance, labor utilization, throughput and line efficiency for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with food safety procedures, quality standards, GMPs and regulations.
• Maintain safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures and addressing hazards.
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity and optimize OEE.
• Track KPIs: output, yield, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime and schedule attainment.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, FSQA, Sanitation, Warehouse and Planning to resolve issues.
• Identify bottlenecks, investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and quality requirements.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, overtime and workforce allocation.
• Provide training and development to ensure competency in processes, safety and quality.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize interruptions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce raw material waste and improve yields.
• Ensure clear shift handover and communication of priorities and results.
• Maintain accurate production records and downtime logs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Production Planning

Operational Efficiency

Food Safety

GMPs/HACCP

Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

KPIs Monitoring

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

SOP Adherence

Labor Scheduling

Training & Development

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related discipline

Job description

Leading Food Manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced food environment. You will drive production performance, manage frontline teams and collaborate with Maintenance, FSQA, Sanitation and Planning to meet targets with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in high-volume food manufacturing, deep knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and a proven track record of achieving production