Lead- Production

Reser's Fine Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate and oversee daily production line operations in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment. You will ensure products meet specifications, monitor equipment, and maintain safety and quality standards while supporting staffing and scheduling needs.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of food manufacturing experience, may benefit from English/Spanish bilingual ability, and forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of food manufacturing experience is required.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises production line activities.
• Ensures products meet company specifications.
• Monitors equipment to maintain safe operation.
• Maintains clear communication with staff and management.
• Reports variances to management and suggests corrective actions.
• Oversees housekeeping and adherence to GMP.
• Participates in hiring and annual performance reviews.
• Supports overtime and weekend scheduling as needed.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

General Summary: Coordinates production line operations at a food manufacturing plant.

Benefits And Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few! We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser’s care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Confirms products are manufactured according to company specifications.
• Observes and monitors production lines and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains employee communication and control of production activities.
• Motivates staff to increase or maintain efficient production levels.
• Communicates and reports to management when there is variance from regular production activities.
• Organizes and maintains departmental housekeeping.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Participates in interview processes and makes hiring recommendations.
• Participates and contributes in annual performance reviews and makes recommendations on pay increases, disciplinary actions.
• Attends and participates in supervisory meetings.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

• 2-5 years Food Manufacturing experience is required.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 40 lbs.
• Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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