Production Supervisor

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC; Madisonville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC in Madisonville, LA seeks a Supervisor of Production to direct daily production activities, ensure safety, quality and productivity, and lead a team toward goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring lines, training staff, maintaining records, coordinating with QA and Maintenance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety. Requires 3+ years of supervisory experience and strong leadership and GMP/HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED required; advanced certs or degrees preferred.
• Math and reading skills required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to achieve schedule, quality, and output goals.
• Monitor lines for GMP and HACCP compliance and quality control.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production staff for performance.
• Maintain accurate production data for yields, downtime, and labor hours.
• Collaborate with QA and Maintenance to ensure product quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste.
• Enforce safety policies and promote safety awareness culture.
• Oversee shift-change communication to maintain team continuity.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and staffing adjustments.
• Lead team meetings to communicate goals and improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

ERP systems

Team management

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

PTEC certification

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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

Required

• 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.