Production Supervisor

Winland Foods; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

STD/LTD/AD&D/Life

HSA

FSA

EAP

Hospital indemnity

Identity and Fraud Protection Plan

Legal

Critical Illness

Job summary

Winland Foods seeks a Production Supervisor to lead production, packaging, processing, sanitation, and warehouse teams on a 6pm–6am 3/2/2/3 schedule at the North East, PA location. Responsibilities include planning operations, coaching staff, and coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory to meet schedules and standards.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience, GMP knowledge, and strong leadership with a focus on CI and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of packaging and processing operations.
• Proven leadership and team building skills.
• Strong judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production, packaging, processing, sanitation, and warehouse teams.
• Plan and coordinate daily operations, changeovers, and schedules using SAP tools.
• Support and coaching associates to ensure consistent performance, development, and training.
• Promote and sustain CI efforts using tools like 5S, root cause analysis, and Gemba walks.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, GMPs, sanitation, and food safety policies.
• Collect, verify, and analyze production data, downtime reports, operator check sheets, etc.
• Communicate shift changes, product transitions, and other key updates clearly.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory to ensure smooth operations
• Identify and resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and manage non-conforming product rework
• Ensure the production schedule is met and materials are available
• Participate in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

CI tools familiarity

GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Production Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for directing associates in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This position facilitates execution of daily production activities and implementation of action plans that address systemic issues and drive long‑term success. The role ensures the achievement of Quality, Service and Cost objectives by supervising the production floor, supporting operators, and maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, and GMP standards. The Production Supervisor is a key driver of Winland Food’ Continuous development, training, and accountability.

Employee Type: Full time

Location: PA North East

Job Type: Production Operations

Job Posting Title: Production Supervisor

Schedule: 6pm - 6am, 3/2/2/3 schedule

Work Location: 11160 Parkway Dr, North East, PA 16428

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73,000 -$108,900 annually with additional bonus potential

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production, packaging, processing, sanitation, and warehouse teams
• Plan and coordinate daily operations, changeovers, and schedules using SAP tools.
• Support and coaching associates to ensure consistent performance, development, and training
• Promote and sustain CI efforts using tools like 5S, root cause analysis, and Gemba walks
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, GMPs, sanitation, and food safety policies.
• Collect, verify, and analyze production data, downtime reports, operator check sheets, etc.
• Communicate shift changes, product transitions, and other key updates clearly.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Inventory to ensure smooth operations
• Identify and resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and manage non-conforming product rework
• Ensure the production schedule is met and materials are available
• Participate in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of packaging and processing operations
• Proven leadership and team building skills
• Strong judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in implementing and sustaining CI tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing environments
• Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing setting
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively lead production employees, communicate goals and objectives
• Coordinate communication between production floor associates and management
• The ability to draft reports, develop one point lessons, and publish written training material.
• Must wear PPE as required: Safety glasses, gloves, etc.
• Regular exposure to production floor environment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion.

EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.