Lean Manufacturing Operations Supervisor | Team Lead

Daily Harvest; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

HSA / FSA

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Fertility support

Childcare assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to lead daily beverage manufacturing and packaging activities, driving lean improvements and Kaizen in a fast-paced plant. You will coordinate schedules, train staff on equipment, safety, and quality programs (HAACP, SQF), and partner with continuous improvement leaders to raise efficiency and product quality.

The role requires a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 2–4 years supervisory experience; a strong communicator with ERP familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of products.
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solver skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems.
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process, and onboard new employees.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Lean training

Supervisory leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to lead daily beverage manufacturing and packaging activities, driving lean improvements and Kaizen in a fast-paced plant. You will coordinate schedules, train staff on equipment, safety, and quality programs (HAACP, SQF), and partner with continuous improvement leaders to raise efficiency and product quality.

The role requires a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 2–4 years supervisory experience; a strong communicator with ERP familiarity