Manufacturing Operations Leader – Safety & Lean Excellence

Tandem Foods; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods in California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while building high-performing teams.

The role partners with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimize production, ensure GMP and food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement through Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance goals.
• Supervise multiple production lines while ensuring adherence to production schedules and operational priorities.
• Maintain and enforce company policies, work procedures, and employee safety programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Partner with Quality and Sanitation teams to ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide timely direction to production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop production leads and frontline employees through performance management and ongoing training.
• Manage labor resources, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Monitor work-in-process inventory and production performance utilizing ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing principles and operational efficiency projects.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to production standards, operating procedures, quality expectations, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sanitation to support plant objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Tandem Foods in California is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while building high-performing teams.

The role partners with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimize production, ensure GMP and food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement through Lean initiatives.