Production Supervisor

W-3 Corp; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W-3 Corp in New York Bay Shore area is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency while engaging teams to meet production goals.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential. The role requires coaching to support continuous improvement and timely delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or operations experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food-processing environments.
• Experience in USDA- or FDA-regulated food manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead hourly production employees, including assigning daily tasks and coaching.
• Review production orders and specifications to allocate resources.
• Partner with management and cross-functional teams to meet goals and deadlines.
• Adjust procedures and staffing to meet changing production demands.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency in production activities.
• Inspect products and processes for quality and safety compliance.
• Enforce safety, food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations while ensuring productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, customer service, and employee engagement objectives are consistently achieved. This position provides leadership, direction, coaching, and development to production employees while promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Production Supervisor will work closely with management and cross-functional teams to meet production schedules, optimize labor and equipment utilization, maintain quality standards, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and food safety regulations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead hourly production employees, including assigning daily tasks, monitoring performance, providing coaching, and addressing performance issues when necessary.

• Review production orders and specifications and assign resources appropriately to meet production requirements.

• Partner with management and cross-functional teams to ensure production goals and customer deadlines are consistently achieved.

• Establish and adjust work procedures, priorities, and staffing levels to meet changing production demands.

• Monitor production activities to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards.

• Inspect products, packaging, equipment, and production processes to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.

• Enforce workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal standards.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions.

• Investigate operational and employee-related issues and work with management to develop effective resolutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or food-processing environment.

• Previous experience in a USDA- or FDA-regulated food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with both raw materials and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production processes is a plus.

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to make sound decisions and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.

• Working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, workplace safety, and quality standards.

You should be proficient in:

• USDA Regulations
• Food Manufacturing