Lead Production Supervisor: Coach, Improve & Pilot Ops

empirical foods, inc.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

empirical foods, inc. seeks a Plant Production Supervisor to oversee start-up, production, and clean-up operations. You will drive quality safety and cleanliness, support R&D and testing, and provide ongoing staff training and development.

The role requires supervising 2+ employees, ensuring materials and equipment readiness, and maintaining thorough records while promoting process improvements and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of plant production experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2+ employees; participate in hiring, evaluations and salary discussions.
• Maintain readiness of raw materials and equipment for inspection.
• Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and ready for production; uphold safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

empirical foods, inc. seeks a Plant Production Supervisor to oversee start-up, production, and clean-up operations. You will drive quality safety and cleanliness, support R&D and testing, and provide ongoing staff training and development.

The role requires supervising 2+ employees, ensuring materials and equipment readiness, and maintaining thorough records while promoting process improvements and a culture of safety.