Production Supervisor

The Judge Group, INC.; Merchantville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. in New Jersey seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume food production environment.

Responsibilities include directing activities across lines, ensuring shift start readiness, meeting quality/yield targets, staffing, safety training, and coaching hourly team members to drive efficiency and compliance. This role requires hands-on leadership, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to manage multiple lines while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food processing, or CPG environments.
• Ability to lead and develop production teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities across multiple manufacturing lines to ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure production equipment and lines are prepared and operational at shift start.
• Execute production schedules while meeting established quality, yield, and productivity targets.
• Assign personnel to production areas based on business needs and operational priorities.
• Coordinate staffing adjustments to address attendance, scheduling, and production requirements.
• Provide coaching, direction, and performance feedback to hourly team members.
• Conduct employee training focused on safety, quality, food safety, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Manufacturing processes

Workplace safety

Quality systems

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor in NJ.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations during an assigned shift in a high-volume food production environment. This individual oversees production personnel, coordinates staffing and materials, ensures compliance with quality and food safety standards, and drives operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities across multiple manufacturing lines to ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure production equipment and lines are prepared and operational at shift start.
• Execute production schedules while meeting established quality, yield, and productivity targets.
• Assign personnel to production areas based on business needs and operational priorities.
• Coordinate staffing adjustments to address attendance, scheduling, and production requirements.
• Provide coaching, direction, and performance feedback to hourly team members.
• Conduct employee training focused on safety, quality, food safety, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or consumer packaged goods environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop production teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, workplace safety, and quality systems.