Production Supervisor

Alcopeland; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcopeland is seeking a Supervisor of Production in Louisiana, Missouri, to oversee and coordinate production activities. This role is crucial in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met while leading a team of production employees.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety regulations. This position offers an opportunity to drive efficiency and foster a culture of accountability among the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to achieve goals.
• Monitor production lines for compliance.
• Train and evaluate production employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Process Technology certification/degree

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Supervisor of Production is responsible for directing and coordinating all production activities within assigned areas to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This position leads production employees, oversees workflow, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with all company, regulatory, and food safety standards. The Supervisor of Production plays a key leadership role in driving efficiency and promoting a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to achieve schedule, quality, and output goals.
• Monitor production lines to ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, and HACCP standards.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production employees for performance and development.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production data, including yields, downtime, and labor hours.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance departments to ensure consistent product quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures; promote a culture of safety awareness.
• Oversee shift change communication to maintain continuity between teams.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing adjustments based on production needs.
• Lead team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Process Technology (PTEC) certification/degree preferred and/or Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Math and reading skills.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in food production or processing operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP or production management systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.