Hands-On Food Production Leader

Lt Foods Americas Inc; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Annual bonus

PTO after 30 days

Employee discount

Monthly lunches

Job summary

LT Foods Americas is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. This hands-on role oversees daily production, develops staff, and ensures compliance with Quality, Food Safety, and company standards.

Reports to the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing and leads shift operations on most days, with potential second shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and GMP concepts.
• Experience with SAP and production-tracking systems is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing employees by communicating expectations, assigning work, monitoring performance, coaching, and enforcing policies.
• Supports staffing and employee development through selection, onboarding, training, cross-training, and performance feedback.
• Maintains production flow by monitoring steps, equipment, and materials, escalating issues, and coordinating corrective action.
• Executes the daily production plan by assigning personnel, setting priorities, and producing shift reports.
• Maintains product quality by enforcing standards, SOPs, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
• Ensures products meet customer specifications and company standards.
• Promotes and participates in the company's food safety culture and addresses concerns promptly.
• Compiles and reports production data, downtime, labor usage, yield, and quality results.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operations and cost performance; communicates with leadership.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment and supports operator maintenance when needed.
• Willing to work on production lines and provide hands-on support when needed.

Skills

HACCP

HARPC

Lean manufacturing

GMPs

Food safety

SAP

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

SAP

Job description

LT Foods Americas is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. This hands-on role oversees daily production, develops staff, and ensures compliance with Quality, Food Safety, and company standards.

Reports to the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing and leads shift operations on most days, with potential second shift coverage as needed.