Lead Food Production Supervisor - 2nd/3rd Shift

The Judge Group; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for a food manufacturing operation in Cincinnati, OH. This role oversees daily high-volume production lines and directs shift personnel to maintain continuous schedules while enforcing food safety standards (SQF/BRC) and OSHA safety requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience in food/beverage manufacturing, with hands-on knowledge of mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor’s in related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in food/beverage manufacturing.
• HACCP certification and PCQI strongly preferred; SQF or BRC audit experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite) and digital batch recording tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities across high-volume production lines (mixing, makeup, proofing, baking, packaging).
• Meet daily production schedules, output targets, and OEE metrics while maintaining quality and food safety standards.
• Monitor critical control parameters and enforce GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and HACCP protocols.
• Lead shift huddles, assign roles, and manage line balancing to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Digital batch recording

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for a food manufacturing operation in Cincinnati, OH. This role oversees daily high-volume production lines and directs shift personnel to maintain continuous schedules while enforcing food safety standards (SQF/BRC) and OSHA safety requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of supervisory experience in food/beverage manufacturing, with hands-on knowledge of mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging workflows.