Production Supervisor

Y-Axis; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company in Cincinnati is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production activities and ensure safety and quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as managing production schedules, reporting quality issues, and ensuring the maintenance of safety standards. Join a dynamic environment with growth opportunities and excellent company benefits, including medical insurance and more.

Benefits

Medical and Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)

Upbeat and positive work environment

Advancement Opportunity

Growing Company

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in food manufacturing supervision.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or operations management.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes and employees on assigned shifts.
• Report food safety and quality hazards to management.
• Review production schedules and documentation.

Skills

Food manufacturing supervision

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Job description

Overview

• Full Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Expiry Date: 17 Feb, 26
• Experience: 5 year(s) or above
• Remote Job: Yes
• Telecommute: Yes
• Sponsor Visa: No

Description

Description About Klosterman Baking Company: As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together." We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you\'re ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

Schedule: 2nd and/or 3rd Shift

Summary: The Production Supervisor will oversee the production of all finished product under the direction of the Operations Excellence Production Manager. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all actions related to production on the designated assigned shift. All actions must go through the Production Supervisor on the production floor. The Production Supervisor is responsible for reporting any and all food safety and quality hazards or concerns that may occur throughout the shift to the Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Review Process Lead daily documentation for any mechanical problems, documentation errors and discuss with the Process Leader during shift pass down meetings.
• Review production run schedule for correct code dates, packaging to be used, and products coming up on the schedule throughout the shift. Verify all code dates are correct and review with Wrap Process Lead.
• Complete Pre-Flight / Pre-Operational Inspections as required at all start-up events throughout the shift as they occur.
• Complete Shut-Down Checklists as required at shut-down events throughout the shift as they occur.
• Make a plan for the day’s activities (pan changes, extra cleaning, cross training, etc.).
• Walk the entire bakery at the beginning of the shift to identify issues related to cleanliness and organization, machine guarding, GMP compliance, safety, labeling, productivity, and safe practices.
• Review all dough schedules and mixer documentation focusing on dough temperatures, water temperatures, current mix times, and completed mixes.
• Periodically verify temperatures at the mixer and other control points to ensure real-time recording.
• Watch an entire dough mix from start to finish, assess dough development, and determine the target gluten window for products.
• Oversee Pan-O-Mat operations by verifying dough ball counts, vacuum points, flour dusting, dough weights, divider speed, flutter bar adjustment, and proper sheet/pan alignment.
• Ensure topping/seeder hopper readiness for next product.
• Scan the proofer oven panel to verify controls are within target range and verify internal product temperatures at the proofer and oven discharge (target 202°F at oven exit).
• Inspect air jets, depanner settings, metal detectors, wrap area operations, and shipping/documents for accuracy and quality checks.
• Verify all production-related documentation from the shift (logs, warnings, schedules, payroll adjustments, yields, waste, etc.).
• Verify incoming flour deliveries and complete required bulk flour delivery documentation.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Management Team.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain and operations management, or related field (preferred).
• At least five (5) years’ experience in food manufacturing supervision.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification (preferred).

Company Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Advancement Opportunity
• Growing Company
• Training opportunities

Responsibilities (Summary)

The Production Supervisor oversees the production of all finished products and is responsible for all actions related to production on the assigned shift. They must report any food safety and quality hazards to the Management Team.