Production Supervisor

Leoforce; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Leoforce seeks a Mid Level supervisor to lead daily production operations in a USDA-regulated facility in Fredericksburg, PA. You will coordinate schedules, monitor quality, and drive Lean and TQM initiatives across multiple departments.

The role includes training 25–50 employees and ensuring safety and compliance with HACCP, GMP, USDA, and company policies. Strong leadership and proven ability to improve efficiency and labor utilization are required for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in meat processing or food manufacturing.
• Experience with USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance.
• Ability to improve production efficiencies and labor utilization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations across departments (Tray Pack, Debone, Processing, etc.).
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to customer specs.
• Track yields, labor utilization, efficiencies and downtime.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and TQM initiatives.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and production records.
• Work with Maintenance and Plant Leadership to maximize uptime.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance and line coverage.
• Train and develop 25–50 production employees.
• Lead team meetings and ongoing training.
• Promote workplace safety and enforce procedures.
• Build relationships with USDA inspectors and plant leadership.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Lean Manufacturing

HACCP

GMP Compliance

Leadership

Production Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise daily production operations within assigned department (Tray Pack, Debone, Processing, Whole Bird Packaging, Evisceration, etc.)
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Track production yields, labor utilization, efficiencies, and downtime.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, USDA, OSHA, EEO, and company policies.
• Maintain production records and HACCP documentation.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Plant leadership to maximize equipment uptime.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and line coverage.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop 25-50 production employees.
• Conduct team meetings and ongoing employee training.
• Promote workplace safety and enforce safety procedures.
• Build positive working relationships with USDA inspectors and plant leadership.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and increased efficiencies.

Qualifications Needed

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in meat processing or food manufacturing.
• Strong background in poultry processing or food manufacturing operations.
• Experience with USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance.
• Experience supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to improve production efficiencies, labor utilization, and product quality.
• Experience managing production schedules and staffing.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.

A bit about us

Founded decades ago and based in Fredericksburg, PA, with distribution reach across the region, we are a USDA-regulated food manufacturer focused on quality, efficiency, and food safety excellence. Our team operates in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where safety, compliance, and continuous improvement are non-negotiable. We pride ourselves on developing strong frontline leaders and maintaining high performance standards across every shift.

Why join us?

• 401(k) Program
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Stable USDA-Regulated Manufacturing Environment
• Career Growth into Superintendent & Plant Leadership Roles

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