Production Lead - Lean, Safe, Quality Food Ops

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a production supervisor to lead a front-line team, ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing and adherence to quality standards. You’ll manage scheduling, attendance, and performance, while coordinating with HR, safety, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role emphasizes a continuous improvement culture using LEAN principles and strict compliance with FDA/USDA guidelines. Strong communication and leadership are required to drive productivity and cost-effective operations in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years related work experience with at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and methods for maximizing efficiency.
• Familiarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of front-line employees, communicates effectively, motivates, and ensures daily production requirements are met.
• Schedules, tracks attendance, and approves time off for direct reports; handles performance appraisals.
• Oversees processing/production activities, maintains inventory records, requisitions supplies, and coordinates between departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Safety focus

Communication

LEAN concepts

Microsoft Office

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years related work experience including 1 year in leading role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a production supervisor to lead a front-line team, ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing and adherence to quality standards. You’ll manage scheduling, attendance, and performance, while coordinating with HR, safety, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role emphasizes a continuous improvement culture using LEAN principles and strict compliance with FDA/USDA guidelines. Strong communication and leadership are required to drive productivity and cost-effective operations in