Production Supervisor

McCain Foods; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 65,500 - 87,400; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Burley, ID seeks a Production Supervisor to manage raw materials and personnel across processing and packing, ensuring quality finished products per pack plans while upholding safety, quality, and sanitation targets aligned with McCain’s CI strategy.

The role emphasizes directing shift personnel, maintaining compliance with GMPs and FDA requirements, and driving cost-conscious production optimization with strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in production, engineering, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple production projects and operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management of the shift, addressing performance concerns and coaching employees.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious culture, complete accident investigations, and safety observations.
• Ensure GMPs are met to satisfy FDA requirements.
• Maintain shop floor records and logbooks; manage costs and production standards.
• Coordinate with Shift Manager and Scheduler to meet weekly pack requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in production or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Burley, ID, United States

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor in Burley, ID will effectively manage raw materials and human resources throughout processing and packing to produce quality finished products per the pre‑established pack plan. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, quality, and sanitation standards while meeting production and cost targets in alignment with McCain’s continuous improvement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management of the shift, addressing performance concerns, issuing corrective action, and conducting grievance investigations to reduce turnover and absenteeism.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious culture, complete accident investigation reports, and conduct monthly safety observations.
• Ensure GMPs are met to satisfy FDA requirements.
• Operate within established cost and production standards, keeping shop floor records and logbooks accurate and up to date.
• Communicate closely with the Shift Manager and Scheduler to guarantee completion of weekly pack requirements.
• Achieve production standards safely and efficiently while maintaining quality and sanitation standards.
• Minimize inventory by managing shift held and bulk, planning labor, and using tote movement and inventory reports.
• Coordinate equipment malfunctions with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and yearly performance evaluations to employees to foster development and utilization of skills.
• Promote continuous improvement, participating in process improvement initiatives, employee training, and use of SPC.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious attitude within the department and ensure regular monthly meetings are conducted.
• Ensure the Plant Emergency Organization is organized and workable on shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in production, engineering, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple production projects and operations, with strong employee‑relations skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
• Ability to manage conflict, change, people, and systems while meeting quality and scheduling objectives.
• Proficiency with plant measurement systems: operator reports, key reports, quality reports, pack and recovery reports.
• Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.
• Strong background in employee relations, tact, good judgment, and fair relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish good lines of communication with supervisors and all employees, using the MCE philosophy.

Compensation

$65,500.00 – $87,400.00 USD annually + bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support (medical, family, bereavement). Additional benefits include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, mental health resources, and wellness programs.

EEO Statement

McCain Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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