Production Supervisor

DSJ Global; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure the safe and efficient production of food products. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in food production, with a strong understanding of safety regulations. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, communication, and compliance with food safety standards, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food production.
• HACCP and food safety training preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities to meet targets for safety and quality.
• Promote a positive team environment focused on communication.
• Provide strategic oversight for day shift operations across departments.
• Coach and develop Production Supervisors and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols through effective supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Culinary Arts

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Technical Operations at DSJ Global

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of food products. This role is critical to maintaining compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities to meet daily targets for safety, quality, and delivery.
• Promote a collaborative and positive team environment focused on communication and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight for day shift operations, ensuring alignment across production, quality assurance, maintenance, and sanitation.
• Coach and develop Production Supervisors and frontline staff, ensuring proper training and performance development.
• Standardize processes and tasks across shifts to ensure consistency and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols, GMPs, and regulatory standards through effective supervision and accountability.
• Manage shift transitions and coordinate tasks across departments to maintain workflow continuity.
• Conduct regular floor walks to monitor safety, quality, and team engagement.
• Ensure accurate completion of required documentation and support food safety and quality programs.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators including line efficiency, waste reduction, and safety metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (food production preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• HACCP and food safety training preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and production documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Baked Goods Manufacturing