Lead Production Supervisor - Swing Shift (Labeling)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit-sharing bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Development opportunities

Farmer-owned cooperative

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Supervisor for the swing shift at our Lodi, CA Distribution Center. You will lead production lines, supervise staff, and coordinate with maintenance, sanitation, shipping, and inventory control to keep operations running smoothly.

You will drive safety, quality, and throughput, develop supervisors, and execute production plans with the Production Manager. Strong leadership and a track record in high-volume environments are required.

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

Microsoft Office & ERP

Prioritization under pressure

Communication & conflict resolution

Swing shift availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a hands-on Lead Production Supervisor for the swing shift at our Lodi, CA Distribution Center. You will lead production lines, supervise staff, and coordinate with maintenance, sanitation, shipping, and inventory control to keep operations running smoothly.

You will drive safety, quality, and throughput, develop supervisors, and execute production plans with the Production Manager. Strong leadership and a track record in high-volume environments are required.