Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Kelly Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Tempe, AZ to manage milk-processing operations. You will lead a production team, ensure GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with quality, logistics, and maintenance teams.

The role requires dairy exposure and a proven supervisory background. Responsibilities include enforcing safety and quality standards, optimizing inventory and processes, and coaching staff.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a food production environment.
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong preference for Dairy experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Ensure GMP compliance and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Staff Supervision: Lead, supervise, and evaluate production associates; deliver performance feedback.
• Quality Control: Train and enforce quality standards; rectify quality issues.
• Inventory Management: Track and audit raw materials and finished goods; coordinate with supply chain to optimize stock.
• Process Optimization: Identify improvement opportunities and implement scalable changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety training.
• Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional partners and relay detailed information to ensure smooth operations.
• Training and Development: Train new associates and provide ongoing skill development.
• Problem Resolution: Address production issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP).
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate maintenance schedules and address issues promptly.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate production records and generate management reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Dairy experience

Lift 60 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to work at a premier client in Tempe, AZ 85282 .

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Duration: 2+ Months (Temp to hire)

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $40.00/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 4AM- 12:30PM (Monday through Friday) Must be open to Saturday work and overtime.

Job description

What You Will be Doing

As a Production Supervisor at our milk facility, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of milk processing operations. Your role will involve leading a team of production workers, ensuring adherence to production schedules, and maintaining quality standards throughout the process. You'll coordinate with other departments to optimize production efficiency, monitor inventory levels, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies, as well as addressing any issues that arise during production. Your leadership and expertise will be critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our milk facility.

Main Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all production processes.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Staff Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and support production associates.
• Compose and deliver performance evaluations. Corrective action notices and provide constructive feedback.

Quality Control

• Train, monitor, and enforce quality control standards.
• Address and rectify issues affecting product quality.

Inventory Management

• Track, manage, and audit raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Coordinate with the supply chain to optimize stock levels.

Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose scalable solutions.
• Implement changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Safety Compliance

• Enforce and promote safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety training for production personnel.

Communication

• Effectively collaborate with site cross-functional partners. (e.g., quality, logistics, maintenance).
• Relay information accurately, in detail, and respectfully effectively to ensure smooth operations.

Training and Development

• Train new production associates.
• Provide ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Problem Resolution

• Address and resolve production-related issues promptly.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards. (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.)
• Keep abreast of industry regulations and update procedures accordingly.

Equipment Maintenance

• Coordinate maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Address equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Generate reports for management on production metrics.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent. Degree preferred.
• Strong preference for Dairy experience
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a food production environment. Food manufacturing experience is a must have.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership background – ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.
• Ability to manage and develop associates.
• Strong skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
• Abilitly to lift upto 60 LBS

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.