Production Supervisor

De Silva Brothers & Company and G.P. De Silva Spices Inc.; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

De Silva Brothers & Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to own production documentation and back up the Production Manager. The role ensures all batch records, logs, line clearance, allergen changeovers, downtime logs, and shift reports are complete, accurate, and audit-ready, so the floor can run smoothly.

In this role you will lead the floor during the Production Manager's absence, manage the production schedule, and make shift-level decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food or beverage manufacturing and 1–2 years leading a team
• Bilingual English and Spanish required
• Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining production records in a regulated facility
• Proficient with Excel, ERP, and production-tracking software

Responsibilities

• Own the production documentation system: batch records, production logs, line clearance and allergen changeover forms, downtime logs, and shift reports.
• Review each shift's records, chase missing or incorrect entries within 24 hours, and close gaps.
• Train shift supervisors, line leads, and associates on record-keeping and real-time data entry.
• Keep forms current in collaboration with QA and document control.
• Maintain retrievable production records for audits (SQF, customer, regulatory).
• Report daily output, labor, scrap, and downtime to the Production Manager.
• Write and update production SOPs and work instructions with floor input.
• Step in as acting Production Manager during absences, leading the floor and prioritizing safety and plan execution.
• Coordinate with QA, HR, and maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure materials are staged and available; flag shortages to scheduler and Production Manager.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in food science or operations

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Production software

Job description

Field

Detail

Title

Company

De Silva Brothers & Company

Location

Department

Production

Reports to

Production Manager

Direct reports

None routinely; directs line leads and associates when covering for the Production Manager

Shift

Primarily day shift; covers 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift (8 hours) when filling in for the Production Manager

FLSA status

Exempt, full time

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor owns production documentation for De Silva Brothers and serves as the Production Manager's backup. The majority of the role (roughly 70%) is making sure every production record is complete, accurate, reviewed, and audit-ready, and that every run has the materials it needs, so the floor team can focus on running lines.

When the Production Manager is out or needs support, the supervisor steps in to lead the floor, carry out the production schedule, and make shift-level decisions. This makes the role both the system behind production records and the second in command for production.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation and records (primary focus)

• Own the production documentation system: batch records, production logs, line clearance and allergen changeover forms, downtime logs, and shift reports.
• Review every shift's records each morning, chase missing or incorrect entries with shift supervisors, and close gaps within 24 hours.
• Train shift supervisors, line leads, and associates on correct record keeping and hold them accountable for completing records in real time.
• Keep production forms current and controlled, working with QA on revisions and document control.
• Maintain production records so they are organized and retrievable for SQF, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Track and report daily output, labor, scrap, and downtime to the Production Manager.
• Write and update production SOPs and work instructions with input from the floor.

Backup to the Production Manager

• Step in as acting Production Manager during absences, vacations, or when called on, with authority to direct the floor team.
• Lead start-of-shift meetings covering safety, quality, the plan, and open issues when covering.
• Manage attendance, breaks, and labor hours, and approve overtime within set limits while covering.
• Escalate performance and conduct issues to the Production Manager and partner with HR as needed.
• Execute the production schedule set by the production scheduler (Liz Leal), and flag conflicts, shortages, or delays to her and the Production Manager.
• Verify formulas, ingredients, lot codes, packaging, and labels are correct and recorded before each run.
• Monitor line performance (output, yield, scrap, downtime) and flag trends to the Production Manager.
• Verify materials are staged at the line before each run, working with the warehouse to close any gaps.

Inventory and supply chain coordination

• Partner closely with supply chain to make sure ingredients, packaging, and labels are on hand for every scheduled run.
• Review the upcoming production schedule against inventory at least weekly with supply chain and the scheduler, and flag shortages early enough to reorder or resequence.
• Track material usage, yield variances, and lot consumption so inventory records match what was actually used.
• Report production delays or stoppages caused by missing materials, with root cause, to the Production Manager and supply chain.

Food safety and quality

• Enforce GMPs, allergen controls, and foreign material controls on every line.
• Complete line clearance and allergen changeover checks and get QA release before restarting.
• Place product on hold and notify QA immediately when a deviation or nonconformance occurs.
• Support SQF, customer, and regulatory audits, and close assigned corrective actions on time.

Safety

• Enforce safety rules, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Investigate and report injuries and near misses, and follow through on corrective actions.

Shift handoff and coordination

• Collect and review written handoff reports from each shift supervisor and follow up on open issues.
• Coordinate with Sanitation on cleaning windows and with Maintenance on repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Identify recurring losses and recommend fixes to the Production Manager.
• Support 5S, standard work, and SOP updates for the lines.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years in food or beverage manufacturing, including 1 to 2 years leading a team or shift.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, allergen control, and food safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, with proven experience maintaining production or quality records in a regulated facility.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with production reports, ERP or production software, and digital forms.
• Able to cover any shift, plus weekends and overtime as needed.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Preferred

• Experience in a contract manufacturing or co-packing environment with frequent changeovers.
• Experience in an SQF or other GFSI certified facility.
• HACCP or PCQI certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Exposure to lean tools such as 5S, standard work, or root cause analysis.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in food science, operations, or a related field.

Key Performance Measures

Area

Measure

Documentation

Production records complete, reviewed, and filed within 24 hours (target: 100%)

Runs delayed or stopped for missing materials (target: zero)

Output

Schedule attainment (planned vs. actual units)

Units per labor hour, changeover time

Yield

Scrap and rework rate

Quality

Holds, deviations, and customer complaints

Safety

Recordable injuries and near miss reporting

People

Training records current for all production associates

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; bend, reach, and climb as needed.
• Work around operating machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Exposure to food allergens, including spices and seeds handled in the facility.
• Wear required PPE and follow GMP dress code (hairnets, beard nets, no jewelry).

Equal Opportunity Statement

De Silva Brothers & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and responsibilities may change based on business needs.