Production Supervisor

The Ren Group; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The REN Group in Mobile, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production tasks, monitor staff attendance, and assist with training while ensuring GMP compliance and Lean practices. You will oversee machine operation and QA coordination, and validate data accuracy across production lines.

Role involves leading weekly meetings, communicating goals, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced seafood processing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment with The REN Group or a seafood processing company.
• Excellent management skills and strong verbal and written communications.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day in cold and wet environments.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, safety programs, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP basics.
• Weekend and overtime work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct line leads on production tasks based on daily production.
• Monitor attendance, time clock awareness, and daily productivity.
• Assist with training new hires and scheduling.
• Understand how to build a production plan and where to locate information.
• Understand machine operation and give detailed instructions on use.
• Assist QA with monitoring product quality and product flow.
• Learn and explain the importance of Lean Manufacturing.
• Double-check leads and machine data entries.
• Implement GMPs and hold leads accountable for actions.
• Lead weekly meetings and communicate changes and progress toward goals.

Skills

Management skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attitude

Job description

Production Supervisor

Job Purpose: Direct leads activities focusing on production needs by performing the duties listed below or through directing others. Ensure all production activities are met and assume responsibilities when a lead is absent.

Responsibilities

• Direct line leads on production tasks based on daily production.
• Monitor given room on staff attendance, time clock awareness, daily productivity, etc.
• Assist with training new hires (includes and is not limited to approving vacation, correcting missed punches, creating schedules, etc.).
• Understand how to build a production plan and where to locate the information.
• Understand how each machine operates and be able to give detailed instructions on how to use each machine.
• Assist QA with monitoring product quality, styling of product in trays, product flow, etc.
• Learn and explain the importance of Lean Manufacturing.
• Responsible for double checking the leads and the information entered into the machines.
• Responsible for implementing GMPs and holding the leads accountable for their actions.
• Responsible for weekly meetings, informing employees of upcoming changes, communicating when goals have been reached and when we need to work on certain goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment with The REN Group or with a food processing company, preferably in the seafood industry, excellent management skills, verbal and written communications skills, and attitude.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Be able to stand for 8 to 10 hours a day in cold and wet environments.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, safety programs, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Trained in HACCP and general understanding of Quality Assurance.
• Weekend and overtime work as needed.