Lead 3rd Shift: Food Production Supervisor

Jobot; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA options

Commuter Benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO & sick leave

Job summary

Jobot in Newport News, VA is seeking a Production Supervisor for 3rd shift to lead our food and beverage manufacturing operations. You will oversee daily production, packaging, sanitation, and workforce performance to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, knowledge of GMP/HACCP/SQF, and proven ability to drive improvements in throughput, labor utilization, and OEE while building a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with manufacturing KPIs, workforce management, and production planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities across processing, filling, packaging, and support functions.
• Execute production schedules to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational objectives.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in throughput, labor utilization, yields, and downtime reduction.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehousing, and Supply Chain teams to maximize plant performance.
• Ensure efficient staffing levels and proper allocation of personnel across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

KPIs

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jobot in Newport News, VA is seeking a Production Supervisor for 3rd shift to lead our food and beverage manufacturing operations. You will oversee daily production, packaging, sanitation, and workforce performance to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, knowledge of GMP/HACCP/SQF, and proven ability to drive improvements in throughput, labor utilization, and OEE while building a collaborative team culture.