Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Career Growth

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Mid Level Supervisor to lead daily production operations in a USDA-regulated facility in Fredericksburg, PA. You will oversee multiple departments, coordinate schedules, and drive efficiency while ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of lean manufacturing and HACCP/GMP practices. Growth paths lead toward superintendent and plant leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

TQM

USDA/HACCP/GMP compliance

Safety awareness

Staff coaching & development

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

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