Production Supervisor

Synerfac Technical Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits (medical, dental, and V

11 paid holidays

Annual bonus up to 5%

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking a Production Supervisor for a well-established food manufacturer. You will lead a team of about 25 on a 12-hour night shift (Thu-Sat, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM) with training on days for 6–8 weeks.

Drive safety, quality, productivity and develop staff in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, upholding food safety standards, maintaining documentation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising production personnel.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead with safety, quality, and accountability on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production personnel to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Maintain product quality standards and verify compliance with food safety and procedures.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Complete and review daily production and quality documentation for accuracy.
• Utilize internal systems to create and track maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate labor and raw materials for plant testing and execution.
• Monitor test results and communicate findings to departments.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees.
• Drive accountability and performance while fostering a positive team environment.

Job description

A well-established food manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 25 employees in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee performance while ensuring daily operations run efficiently and customer expectations are met. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and creating a culture of accountability on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production personnel to ensure efficient daily operations
• Maintain product quality standards and verify compliance with food safety and company procedures
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the facility
• Complete and review daily production and quality documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Utilize internal systems to create and track maintenance work orders
• Participate in plant testing activities, coordinating labor and raw materials required for successful execution
• Monitor test results and communicate findings to appropriate departments
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Train, coach, and develop production employees
• Drive accountability and performance while fostering a positive team environment

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience supervising production employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• ERP system experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift schedule:
• Thursday-Saturday (5:00 PM-5:00 AM)
• Ability to complete approximately 6-8 weeks of training on day shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Food or beverage manufacturing experience
• Bakery manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting food safety and quality initiatives
• Familiarity with automated production equipment and manufacturing systems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing manufacturing operation with more than 300 employees
• Lead a team of approximately 25 production employees
• Work in a modern, highly automated production environment
• Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 11 paid holidays and vacation available upon hire
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 5%

Schedule

Night Shift

• Thursday-Saturday, 5:00 PM-5:00 AM

Training will be conducted on first shift for approximately 6-8 weeks