Production Supervisor

Rudolph Foods Co Inc; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rudolph Foods Co Inc. in Lima, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate shift production, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. You will guide a team, monitor efficiency, and report daily results while supporting cost objectives and customer expectations.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience; food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC, and Lean practices is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred; snack food manufacturing and multi-line supervision preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC, OSHA, production scheduling, employee relations, Lean Manufacturing, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety practices, daily observations, pre-shift safety meetings, and compliance with company safety requirements.
• Support food safety and quality standards, including sanitation, required checks, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate staffing, labor assignments, production schedules, changeovers, and production reporting.
• Monitor production efficiency, yields, downtime, waste, and labor productivity; identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach and develop employees, manage attendance and scheduling, address concerns, and administer corrective action when needed.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, safety, attendance, training, and shift communication records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Operations/ Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Food Science/ Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

OSHA compliance

Job description

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Full Time Lima, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Facility Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates production activities during an assigned shift to safely produce high-quality products while meeting production schedules, cost objectives, food safety requirements, and customer expectations. The role provides direct leadership to production employees and supports safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead safety practices, daily observations, pre-shift safety meetings, and compliance with company safety requirements.


• Support food safety and quality standards, including sanitation, required checks, documentation, and audit readiness.


• Coordinate staffing, labor assignments, production schedules, changeovers, and production reporting.


• Monitor production efficiency, yields, downtime, waste, and labor productivity; identify improvement opportunities.


• Coach and develop employees, manage attendance and scheduling, address concerns, and administer corrective action when needed.


• Maintain accurate production, quality, safety, attendance, training, and shift communication records.

MINIMUM / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.


• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.


• 3-5 years of supervisory experience required.


• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred; snack food manufacturing and experience managing multiple production lines preferred.


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field preferred.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, food safety, GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC, OSHA, production scheduling, employee relations, Lean Manufacturing, and Microsoft Office.

WORK CONDITIONS

Fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Schedule may include fixed or rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Role requires extended standing and walking, climbing stairs/platforms, working around machinery, wearing required PPE, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.