Packaging Supervisor-1st Shift

Ferrara; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a production supervisor in Fairfield, CA to lead and coach a team in a hands-on food manufacturing environment. In-person attendance and schedule flexibility are essential to support production, collaboration, and real-time problem solving.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, ensuring safety and sanitation, and maintaining records. Bachelor's degree in business or 3-5 years related experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience directing employees and operations in the food industry or related manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Provides input and helps establish work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Administers all production and time records for each respective work group, utilizing company computer systems.

Skills

Directing employees

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

3-5 years experience or equivalent

Job description

Work Location: Fairfield

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Want to make an impact?

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers by performing daily coaching and mentoring within this food production environment. Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details. Primary tools utilized are computerized requiring specific vocational training or experience in the operation of PC-type 'networked' computer applications.

Ways you will make a difference

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Provides input and helps establish work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Administers all production and time records for each respective work group, utilizing company computer systems.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Skills that will make you successful

Proven experience directing employees and operations in the food industry or related manufacturing industry.

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline preferred or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 annually.