Production Supervisor

Professions, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Ohio is seeking a Mid-Senior level individual to supervise production operations. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities including ensuring product quality, managing safety protocols, and coordinating with the logistics and QA teams. Applicants should have experience in refrigerated food production and the ability to enforce food safety standards. This full-time position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in refrigerated or cold storage operations is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards such as HACCP and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations in cold storage.
• Lead and train production staff ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain product quality standards and oversee inspections.
• Enforce food safety and occupational safety standards.
• Manage equipment maintenance and report operational issues.
• Track inventory and maintain production documentation.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity.

Skills

Experience in refrigerated/frozen food production

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP and GMP

Ability to work in low-temperature environments

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Operations: Coordinate and monitor daily workflow in cold storage or temperature-controlled processing areas.
• Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and support production staff; ensure adherence to SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Quality Control: Maintain product quality standards; oversee inspections, HACCP protocols, and corrective actions.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce food safety, occupational safety, and sanitation standards (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA/USDA depending on facility type).
• Equipment Management: Ensure machinery operates efficiently; report issues and coordinate maintenance.
• Inventory & Documentation: Track materials, monitor waste, complete production logs, and maintain accurate records.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and implement changes to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and optimize labor.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with logistics, warehousing, QA, and management teams to meet production targets.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in refrigerated/frozen food production or cold storage operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and facility safety requirements.
• Ability to work in low-temperature environments.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and multitasking abilities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing