Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

BB Nash in Nashville seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead daily production shifts, ensuring safety, quality, throughput, and labor performance on a fast-paced, regulated line. Initial day-shift training will precede a transition to permanent 2nd or 3rd shift as operations scale.

Ideal candidate brings 3+ years of supervision in food/manufacturing, strong knowledge of GMPs and HACCP/SQF, and proven leadership. This role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• 3+ years in supervisory or team-lead roles in food, CPG, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety (HACCP/SQF), and production operations.
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with ERP/MES and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor line performance and adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
• Enforce GMPs, sanitation protocols, and regulatory requirements; address safety concerns with Quality.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production leads and operators; provide performance feedback.
• Identify bottlenecks and downtime issues; partner with Maintenance to improve uptime.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure material flow and product integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

ERP/MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

BB Nash is a growing food manufacturing operation in Nashville committed to operational excellence, product quality, and food safety. As we scale our production capabilities, we are strengthening our teams and processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production every day. Our teams work in a fast-paced, regulated environment where teamwork, accountability, and strong leadership drive results.

Startup Environment Notice: As a startup, our operations are still evolving. The supervisor selected for this role will initially work day shift to complete training, learn our manufacturing processes, partner with leadership and HR, and help build and staff their future team. Once operations are ready, this position will transition to its permanent 2nd or 3rd shift schedule. We're looking for someone who is adaptable, flexible, and excited to help build a growing operation from the ground up.

Role Summary

The Shift Supervisor leads assigned production shifts to achieve safety, quality, throughput, and labor performance goals. This role supervises frontline production teams, enforces food safety and operating standards, and ensures that production objectives are met with high efficiency and consistency. The Shift Supervisor drives teamwork, coaching, and problem-solving in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to collaborate across functions such as Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Core Responsibilities

Shift Operations Leader: Deliver safe, on-time, and efficient production results.

• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor line performance and adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
• Communicate shift results and operational updates to leadership.

Safety & Compliance Champion: Uphold food safety and workplace standards.

• Enforce GMPs, sanitation protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Address safety concerns and partner with Quality on deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies across the shift.

Team Leader & Coach: Build accountability and performance on the floor.

• Supervise, coach, and develop production leads and operators.
• Set clear expectations and provide performance feedback.
• Support training and workforce development initiatives.

Performance & Problem-Solving Driver: Improve reliability and efficiency.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and downtime issues.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment uptime.
• Monitor KPIs (throughput, yield, scrap, labor) and drive corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Partner: Align production with plant objectives.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure material flow and product integrity.
• Escalate risks and support new product launches or process changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in food, CPG, or manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety (HACCP/SQF), and production operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in production tracking systems (ERP/MES) and Microsoft Office preferred.

What It Takes To Succeed

• A proactive leader who can drive performance while maintaining a culture of safety.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and respond to challenges.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced production environment.
• A collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and continuous improvement.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a production environment with variable conditions.
• Shift work required to support 24/7 operations.