Production Supervisor

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NuProduce Solutions in Ohio seeks a full-time Supervisor to oversee the production department, coach staff, resolve issues, and support management. The role emphasizes adherence to QA, HACCP, SQF and safety regulations while driving operational excellence.

You will manage scheduling, hiring, training, and performance reviews, coordinate with other centers, and ensure accurate inventory and timely repairs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong motivation toward results.
• Ability to work effectively with others and maintain relationships.
• Clear written and verbal communication; strong problem-solving.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of USDA regulations (US only).
• Ability to solve business problems from documented instructions.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, email and internet tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming receipts and outgoing shipments procedures.
• Maintain and update warehouse/production inventory to standards.
• Inspect warehouse/production equipment condition.
• Prepare work orders for repairs and equipment replacements.
• Coordinate with other centers and leaders to align business actions.
• Follow QA, HACCP, SQF and health & safety regulations; ensure compliance.
• Complete required training and enforce company practices.
• Plan staff break times and scheduling.
• Interview, hire, train, and retain staff.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback and corrective actions.
• Initiate disciplinary actions with HR when appropriate.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

USDA knowledge

Problem solving

MS Office & Google Apps

Tools

Desktop computer

Printers & scanners

Google Applications

Phone system

Department equipment

Job description

Welcome to NuProduce Solutions! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Position Summary

Supervisors oversee the workflow and personnel in the facilities production department. They are also responsible for coaching, resolving issues, and supporting subordinates and upper management.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday-Saturday 6:00 am until finished (5 day work week, Sunday off and day off in the middle of the week)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Essential Functions

• Ensures operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming receipts (e.g., raw materials) and outgoing shipments.
• Maintaining, handling, and disposition of products and keeping warehouse/production inventory current up to the company standards.
• Inspects the physical condition of warehouse/production equipment.
• Prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment replacement.
• Collaborates with other distribution centers/specialty companies and business leaders to ensure coordination of all business.
• A supervisor must follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.
• Completed all required training (e.g., Leadership, Equipment, and Operational), ensured employees’ adherence to company practices and procedures, and applied corrective action when needed.
• Plans staff break time schedules.
• Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff.
• Performs performance monitoring (e.g., Probationary, Annual Evaluation, and Performance Objectives) of staff.
• Initiates follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results.
• Ability to work effectively with others and build and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships.
• Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must have good time management and organizational skills.
• Must have a good understanding of USDA regulations. (US only)
• Ability to solve business problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formats.
• Employees in all leadership positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Must have the ability to prepare and deliver reports, business correspondence, and presentations, as well as speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
• Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity and reference policies and practices for guidance.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Desktop or laptop computer.
• Networked printer/ copier/ scanner.
• Google Applications (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
• Telephone and Voicemail.
• Department-specific equipment

You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE!

NuProduce Solutions values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon our workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a NuProduce Solutions customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at NuProduce Solutions. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

NuProduce Solutions is a provider of specialty produce solutions for food service, wholesale, hospitality, event planning, retail customers, and beyond. We are experts at sourcing the freshest fruits and vegetables available year-round. With a wide range of domestic and internationally sourced fruits and vegetables, we carry everything from kitchen staples to exotic varieties. We have a team of knowledgeable and experienced people who pride themselves on learning and knowing everything produce. Our customers appreciate our approach to sourcing the best quality produce available, our high food-safety standards, and our attention to detail in every order we prepare for them. We make sourcing produce solutions simple by saving time, cost, and reducing many risks of preparing products in their kitchen.