Lead Production Supervisor - Food, Lean & Quality

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a production supervisor to lead a front-line team in processing, packaging, and storage, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role involves scheduling, attendance tracking, and collaboration across departments to meet daily production targets.

The ideal candidate will apply LEAN principles, monitor production reports, and foster a continuous improvement culture while maintaining regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of related work experience including at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Proficient in English reading and writing.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and cost techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-line production team to meet goals and ensure safety, teamwork, and product quality.
• Schedule, track attendance, and approve time off for direct reports.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet delivery schedules and production targets.
• Utilize production reports to monitor throughput, yield, and efficiency; maintain quality standards.
• Promote continuous improvement and apply LEAN concepts to optimize operations.

Skills

LEAN concepts

Leadership

Team motivation

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

English literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a production supervisor to lead a front-line team in processing, packaging, and storage, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role involves scheduling, attendance tracking, and collaboration across departments to meet daily production targets.

The ideal candidate will apply LEAN principles, monitor production reports, and foster a continuous improvement culture while maintaining regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons policies.