Production Lead, Food Processing & Safety

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a front-line team in approved processes for product handling, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA/USDA and company regulations. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within Benton County, Arkansas operations.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, familiarity with LEAN concepts, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience with at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of front-line employees and motivates them to drive productivity.
• Maintains safety, teamwork, and quality; meets daily production requirements.
• Schedules, tracks attendance, and approves time off for direct reports.
• Supervises processing and development of products or services; manages inventory records.
• Requisitions ingredients and supplies to meet delivery schedules and standards.
• Interprets and uses production reports to improve throughput and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

LEAN concepts

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years related work experience (incl. 1 year in leading role)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a front-line team in approved processes for product handling, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA/USDA and company regulations. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within Benton County, Arkansas operations.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, familiarity with LEAN concepts, and strong communication skills.