Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Supervisor passionate about food manufacturing. This hands-on role involves ensuring productivity, quality control, and safety standards within the team while managing various production lines. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years supervisory experience in food packaging or processing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Proficient in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors production activities for quality and safety.
• Ensures materials availability to avoid downtime.
• Communicates job expectations and monitors performance.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

USDA Regulations

SOPs

Production Optimization

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

High School diploma or GED

College education

Job description

Job Description

Production Supervisor

***Job Summary

Hands-on manufacturing supervisor who provides guidance and training in the manufacture of food. Works alongside and with the manufacturing team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. Helps keep materials organized and advises management of upcoming needs. Provides a good example for others to follow in safety, quality, and productivity. Maintains an orderly flow of quality production through the manufacturing plant. Encourages good housekeeping and sets a positive example for employee morale and job satisfaction. Advises management of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Manages multiple areas, including grinding as needed, ensuring product flow to pack-off, production of multiple packaging lines, and pallet creation for fresh and frozen products, while ensuring service and production needs are met. Fosters an effective work environment with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Plant Leadership.

*This is a 2nd shift position.

***Essential Job Functions:

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

1. Directs and monitors production activities to ensure quality and safety of products, including texture and freshness.
2. Ensures FIFO is applied to raw materials to meet customer satisfaction.
3. Ensures availability of materials and supplies for production to avoid downtime.
4. Monitors batch sheet records for correct raw material usage and documentation.
5. Ensures team members follow processes to produce the "Very Best Burger," including temperature control, proper forming, and packaging.
6. Manages yield and labor variances, understanding operational controllables.
7. Communicates material deficiencies and forecasts future needs.
8. Manages work hours, attendance, break punctuality, and overtime to meet cost goals.
9. Maintains housekeeping and safety standards, including PPE compliance.
10. Adheres to health and safety policies, addressing infractions.
11. Ensures accountability of leads, operators, and personnel.
12. Maintains product quality and safety in compliance with company and USDA standards.
13. Communicates job expectations, monitors performance, and provides coaching and discipline.
14. Develops personnel through ongoing training and delegation, including onboarding new employees.
15. Reports food safety issues and HACCP violations.
16. Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

*Minimum Requirements

4+ years supervisory experience in food packaging or processing, preferably in protein. High School diploma or GED required; college education is a plus. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in cold environments (40°F and below). Highly skilled in math. Proficient in English communication; bilingual abilities, especially in Spanish, are preferred. Skills should include leadership, continuous improvement, USDA regulations, SOPs, supervisory experience, production optimization, lean manufacturing principles, and budgeting/forecasting.