Production Supervisor

Coefficientcap; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet food industry seeks a dedicated Production Supervisor in Nashville. This role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in food production and experience in a supervisory position, with a passion for driving team performance and achieving production goals.

Benefits

Company bonus

401K with employer match

Paid holidays and unlimited vacation

Life and accident insurance options

Formal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a supervisor in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and GMPs is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and train the production team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage inventory using management software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Technological skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

G Suite tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Nom Nom delivers delight to your dog’s day. We’re driven by a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, and are guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy: to provide pups with meals that mirror the devotion, attention, and care that they give us.

Our variety of real good, feel good meals burst with vibrant ingredients and tasty textures. They’re prepared, portioned, and packaged in our very own kitchens, and personalized all the way down to the calorie to meet the unique needs of every dog we serve. Board-certified veterinary nutritionists and world-class scientists have made sure of that, by ensuring maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing dog health at large.

Join us on our journey to push boundaries and innovate relentlessly, in order to create the most exciting dog food ever. You’ll be part of a world where passion meets nutrition, and every tail wag is a testament to our dedication to dogs—and the people that love them.

Production Supervisor

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the efficient operation of the manufacturing department, the direction of the plant workforce, and meeting daily production schedules. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will coordinate the activities of their team members and verify that the correct manufacturing processes are adhered to. They will partner with other departments, engineers, and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer or production issues.

Shifts: We operate three shifts, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

What are we looking for?

Education and Professional Qualifications

• A bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred

Knowledge/Experience

• A minimum of two years experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• Background in packing, manufacturing, or food production (restaurant or industrial)
• Proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or G Suite tools (Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs)
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient technology, computer, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, maintain, and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components and systems
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position requiring heavy lifting up to 50 lbs carrying tools and supplies, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and standing on feet for long periods
• Must be flexible to work weekends and other shifts as needed.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and GMPs

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead, coach, and train your team, providing them with professional development through ongoing coaching.
• Consistently promote safety throughout your work area and with your team.
• Partner with recruiting to ensure you have the people to run your production area.
• Motivate your team by constantly training and helping to optimize your team's performance.
• Ensure your team is always in compliance with company policies and our established quality & food safety programs.
• Complete employee time, absenteeism, and vacation paperwork or systems on time.
• Set the example with sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
• Track usage of tools and raw goods to ensure proper stock for workflow at all times. Reorder and provide timely reorder alerts as necessary.
• Participates in facility-wide DDS (daily direction setting) meetings and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Receive orders and accurately manage inventory of raw goods and finished products, as well as small tools and equipment, through inventory management software and spreadsheets.
• Oversee use and care of department equipment and provide continuous improvement support with regard to defect handling
• Responsible for reporting on equipment performance, PCL determinations, and equipment capacity updates.
• All other relevant duties related to the job of a production supervisor.

What can you expect from Nom Nom?

• Join a passionate, courageous, and authentic team
• An innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
• Associate Discount
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life, accident, and pet insurance options
• Paid holidays and unlimited vacation
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Formal training and opportunities for career progression

Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.