Lead Production Supervisor – Swing Shift, Labeling

Pacific Coast Producers, Inc.; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit-sharing bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Development opportunities

Farmer-owned cooperative

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Supervisor for the swing shift. You will lead production lines, supervise staff, and partner with maintenance, sanitation, shipping and inventory control to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

You will drive plans with the Production Manager, monitor throughput and quality, and implement improvements. This role requires at least 3+ years in leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in production, distribution, or manufacturing.
• Experience in high-volume operations, labor management, and workflow optimization.
• Mechanical aptitude with labeling, casing, and line automation systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, with a record of building teams and accountability.
• Available to work the swing shift (3:00pm to 12:00am) and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for your production area, keeping it safe, efficient, and properly staffed.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline employees; set clear expectations and hold people accountable.
• Execute daily, weekly, and long-range production plans with the Production Manager, adjusting labor, workflow, and resources as needs change.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, quality, and cost data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions with cross‑functional partners.
• Champion safety and food safety, ensuring compliance with GMPs, sanitation requirements, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Own accurate, timely documentation, including production records, investigations, incident reports, and loss/variance analysis.
• Coordinate equipment changeovers, procedural updates, and line improvements driven by customer, maintenance, or site needs.
• Serve as the key liaison between production leadership and frontline teams, and support broader facility initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume operations

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office and ERP

Priorities management

Communication & conflict resolution

Swing shift availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Industrial/Business

Tools

Line automation systems

Labeling equipment

Electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic controls

ERP systems

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi, CA is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Supervisor for the swing shift. You will lead production lines, supervise staff, and partner with maintenance, sanitation, shipping and inventory control to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

You will drive plans with the Production Manager, monitor throughput and quality, and implement improvements. This role requires at least 3+ years in leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple