Production Supervisor

EarthFresh Foods Inc.; Hooper (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh Foods Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a hands-on team on the production floor, delivering daily targets for output, quality, safety and efficiency.

You will coach staff, monitor process flow, and drive performance while collaborating with management to optimize schedules and ensure GMP/HACCP compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in related field.
• Forklift and Reach license is an asset.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience in production.
• Experience operating packing equipment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of GMP in food industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and take appropriate action independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexibility to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of 5S/Lean Manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, timely and efficient completion of production.
• Oversee all production employees on the floor and lead multiple packing lines.
• Assign production employees to designated production tasks.
• Work with management to determine which production lines to prioritize.
• Ensure production schedule is adhered to and completed.
• Provide continuous on-the-job training and coaching of production staff.
• Ensure availability of all raw product and accuracy of packaging inventory.
• Monitor product flow to ensure continuous operations without delay.
• Collaborate with quality control to address production quality with QC.
• Maintain accurate logs regarding production line activities.
• Complete daily allocations in the ERP.
• Adjust production schedule as required with management.
• Involve in continuous improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma, 5S).
• Ensure OH&S, GMPs and EarthFresh policies are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Forklift license

Supervisory experience

Packing equipment

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

MS Office

ERP system knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Lift up to 50 lbs

Overtime flexibility

5S/Lean

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to a production team to deliver daily targets covering output, quality, safety, training and efficiency. The primary areas of focus for this role include coaching team members, monitoring process flow, and driving performance on the production floor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Post-secondary education in related field

Experience & Skills:

• Current license for Forklift & Reach is an asset
• Minimum 1-2 years production line supervisory experience (produce industry an asset)
• Experience in operation of packing equipment is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices relating to the food industry
• Strong knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Proficient in MS Office as well as ability to learn ERP system
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and take appropriate action independently
• Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting/diagnosing mechanical failures in a production environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand on feet for majority of the working day
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which may include evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of 5S and/or Lean Manufacturing principles an asset

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient completion of the production
2. Oversee all production employees on the production floor and lead multiple packing
3. Assign production employees to designated production
4. Work with management to determine which production lines are
5. Ensure production schedule is adhered to and completed
6. Continuous on‑the‑job training and coaching of production
7. Ensure availability of all raw product as well as accuracy of packaging inventory and
8. Monitor product flow to ensure continuous operations without delay or lost
9. Continuously monitoring for product quality and overall accuracy of the operation and when required, work with quality control department to address production quality
10. Ensure that accurate logs are maintained regarding production line
11. Completion of daily allocations in the ERP
12. Adjust production schedule as required in collaboration with management
13. Involvement in all continuous improvement projects (including but not limited to Lean Six Sigma, 5S).
14. Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations, GMPs and EarthFresh policies and procedures.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.