Operations Supervisor

Shearer; Brewster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, a leader in snack production, seeks an Operations Supervisor for the Day Shift (12 hours, 7am–7pm) to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while mentoring hourly staff and coordinating cross-functional activities to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes lean practices and regulatory compliance in a large North American operation, with a focus on people development and line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Lead employees in a manufacturing environment to achieve safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Provide clear direction and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments.
• Support organization-wide Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Directs plant floor activities to achieve high-quality products.
• Ensure safety and sanitation rules are followed to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Company regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive employee relations and participate in training of hourly personnel.
• Track performance metrics and attendance to meet targets; resolve issues promptly.
• Utilize data to evaluate and improve work processes and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and cross-functional teams to align operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Education

4 year degree in food science, operations management, or engineering OR equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

Operations Supervisor

Day Shift (A) 12 hours 7am - 7pm

The Operations Supervisor position is responsible for leading employees in a manufacturing environment, including accountability for the achievement of all safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, cost and continuous improvement objectives through both individual and team contributions. The Operations Supervisor is accountable for providing clear direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments. This is being done as the organization transforms into a Continuous Improvement and Lean environment.

• Directs employees and plant floor activities to achieve a consistent and high-quality product

• Ensures that behaviors, practices and the work environment support a safe workplace by enforcing safety and sanitation rules and principles

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Company regulatory requirements

• Maintains positive employee relations, including participating in evaluation and training of hourly personnel

• Tracks employees’ work performance and attendance to ensure performance metrics are met, including resolving issues in a timely manner

• Utilizes metrics/data to evaluate and improve work processes, as well as maintain line related system and regulatory documentation

• Collaborate with other supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments

• Plans and establishes work schedules

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in a related business or technical field such as food science, operations management, or engineering OR equivalent experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a production management or supervision role, preferably in the food processing industry

• Strong leadership capabilities to help take our team to the next level

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.