Plant Production Leader: Build a High-Performing Ops Team

The Judge Group; Winton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is hiring for a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead a skilled team in daily plant operations. You will direct operational staff through leads, manage hiring, performance reviews, rewards, and disciplinary actions, and drive efficiency and quality in high-volume processing.

Strong English communication is required; Spanish is a plus. You will ensure GMP compliance, safety, and ongoing process improvements while maintaining calm under pressure and making timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or food-processing setting.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish preferred.
• Computer literacy and basic software use.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage operational employees through functional leads, establishing daily objectives.
• Own all frontline employee responsibilities, including hiring, performance reviews, rewards, and discipline.
• Manage daily processes and work schedules; assign tasks and workload requirements.
• Identify training needs and certification requirements; ensure GMP and safety compliance.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations and make sound decisions; escalate as needed.
• Motivate employees toward higher achievement and fairness in treatment.
• Support development of a process improvement program; monitor KPI standards.
• Recognize trends and react proactively to address issues in operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Judge Group is hiring for a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead a skilled team in daily plant operations. You will direct operational staff through leads, manage hiring, performance reviews, rewards, and disciplinary actions, and drive efficiency and quality in high-volume processing.

Strong English communication is required; Spanish is a plus. You will ensure GMP compliance, safety, and ongoing process improvements while maintaining calm under pressure and making timely decisions.