Operations Supervisor (Night Shift)

Jobot; Village of Weedsport (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Leadership path to Production Manager

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a strong manufacturing leader to oversee the night shift at a high-volume food & beverage facility. You will direct processing, packaging, and material handling, execute production plans, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring GMP, HACCP, and safety compliance.

You will mentor a 20–60+ person team and collaborate across departments to meet targets. Relocation assistance is available and the role offers exposure to full plant operations with leadership visibility, paving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in food & beverage manufacturing.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP).
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced, off-shift environment.
• Knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or ERP systems.
• Night shift position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all night shift production activities including processing, packaging, and material handling.
• Execute daily/weekly production plans and adjust staffing or priorities as needed to meet output targets.
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and elevate equipment concerns as needed.
• Ensure smooth shift handoff by documenting performance, issues, and key updates to incoming leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees (often 20–60+ employees).
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, provide daily direction, and reinforce accountability to KPIs.
• Train new hires and promote ongoing employee development and cross-training.
• Manage attendance, staffing coverage, and performance management as needed.
• Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation protocols.
• Conduct safety inspections and proactively address risks on the production floor.
• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with QA to address deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production for consistency with recipes, specifications, and labeling requirements.
• Track and report key production metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, waste, etc.).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and process optimization efforts.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate production issues and priorities clearly across shifts and leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Night shift supervision

KPIs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strong manufacturing leader needed for fast growth food & beverage manufacturer!

Salary: $80,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all production and operational activities during the night shift within a high-volume food & beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while maintaining quality standards and meeting production targets. The supervisor will lead a team of hourly employees and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Relocation assistance is available

Why join us

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role on a critical off-shift
• Exposure to full plant operations and leadership visibility
• Growth potential into Production Manager or Operations Leadership roles

Job Details

Production & Operations Leadership

• Supervise and direct all night shift production activities including processing, packaging, and material handling
• Execute daily/weekly production plans and adjust staffing or priorities as needed to meet output targets
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and elevate equipment concerns as needed
• Ensure smooth shift handoff by documenting performance, issues, and key updates to incoming leadership

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees (often 20–60+ employees depending on facility size)
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, provide daily direction, and reinforce accountability to KPIs
• Train new hires and promote ongoing employee development and cross-training
• Manage attendance, staffing coverage, and performance management as needed

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation protocols
• Conduct safety inspections and proactively address risks on the production floor

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Partner with QA to address deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor production for consistency with recipes, specifications, and labeling requirements

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Track and report key production metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, waste, etc.)
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and process optimization efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure efficient operations
• Communicate production issues and priorities clearly across shifts and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in food & beverage manufacturing
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP)
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced, off-shift environment
• Knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing KPIs
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or ERP systems
• Night shift position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and coverage as needed
• Hands-on role with time spent on the production floor

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