Production Foreman (Roll 2nd Shift)

King's Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a skilled production supervisor to own the production line, monitor performance, and implement real‑time changes to sustain workflow efficiency.

You will lead safety and quality programs, train teammates, ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and coordinate shifts to meet daily targets while upholding our inclusive ‘ohana culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of specific experience managing the production lines.
• English reading/writing and spoken communication required.
• SAP, Redzone or WinSPC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full ownership of the production line and its performance.
• Make real‑time decisions and implement changes to support workflow efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of production data and process documentation.
• Utilize required systems to monitor and support production activities.
• Manage line priorities, resources, and time effectively to meet production targets.
• Escalate issues promptly using established communication channels.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Redzone

WinSPC

MS Office

Tablet/Scan gun

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain full ownership of the production line and its performance.
• Make real‑time decisions and implement necessary changes to support workflow efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of production data and process documentation.
• Utilize required systems to monitor and support production activities.
• Manage line priorities, resources, and time effectively to meet production targets.
• Escalate issues promptly using established communication channels.
• Lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic.
• Navigate difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and fairness.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence in all interactions.
• Practice listening with noble intent while remaining focused on achieving results.
• Support team members by identifying opportunities for skill development and operational performance improvement.
• Emb… the company values of “Dignity, Excellence, Courage, and Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard” through speech and action.
• Acts as a Safety champion, ensuring that team culture embodies a “safety first, safety always” attitude with policies, procedures, and accountability to protect our ‘ohana’s safety.
• Be a champion of the Quality, Food Safety, and Production programs.
• Lead pre‑shift safety meetings, training and stretching routines.
• Ensure all personnel are fit for duty and fully comply with Employee safety and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
• Make job assignments and execute rotation plans to comply with labor laws and prevent prolonged periods of repetitive motion.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines.
• Role may require off‑shift and/or weekend work.
• Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within scope of this role.
• The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs.
• More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing production environment required.
• 1–3 years of specific experience managing the production lines required.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• Ability to speak effectively in individual and group settings.
• Ability to add, subtract, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to use a tablet and/or scan gun to perform quality and production tasks.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to set up and operate various manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to speak in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Forklift/Electric Pallet Jack Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge with SAP, Redzone and WinSPC is preferred.

Desired Personal Traits

• Proactive attitude with attention to detail.
• A team player with good communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, takes initiative, and able to lead and follow.
• Critical and independent thinker.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to handle an ever‑changing work environment.
• Have a “can‑do” attitude and be open to constructive feedback and coaching.
• Committed to continuous improvement of self and team.
• Strong organizational skills; results oriented; tenacious; creative.

Compensation:

$30.50 an hour

King’s Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana. We deliver irresistible Hawaiian food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, every day. After introducing Hawaiian foods to the world 70 years ago, we have grown into a company that provides irresistible foods and irresistible career opportunities to many. Our 'Ohana spans the country in our manufacturing plants, corporate locations, and restaurants. Our culture and work environments (both onsite and remote) help us to spread aloha culture as we nourish our employees' lives. We recognize that each of us has our home life and our work life, which is one life, and we strive to provide balance to our employees. We believe in excellence, dignity, and telling it like it is in a way that can be heard. We may not be excellent all the time, but we move toward excellence and embrace the change needed to continuously improve.

• Dignity and respect are always present.
• Treat everyone with kindness.
• Respect ourselves and others.
• Honor our commitments.
• Hold each other accountable.
• Practice what we preach.
• Appreciate each other’s differences.
• Exhibit professionalism.