Production Supervisor

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Savage (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Target bonus of 10%

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine, Savage, MD, is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the production line, meet SSQQC standards, and coach direct reports to hit daily KPIs. The role emphasizes safe practices, accurate documentation, and timely production with quality products.

The position offers a base pay range of $66,000–$80,000 per year, with a target bonus of 10% and a comprehensive benefits package. Weekend/overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings is not specified here.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report to supervisor
• Ensure finished product conforms to specifications
• Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters
• Drive and motivate team to meet daily targets and deadlines
• Complete required documentation to enable traceability
• Follow GMPs and keep production area clean and tidy
• Manage ERP system transactions and staff schedules
• Plan activities to reduce downtime and communicate issues to stakeholders
• Lead weekly team briefings and coach direct reports

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Summary

To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the production line to meet customer requirements in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost. (SSQQC)

To manage, coach and develop direct reports to achieve day-to-day KPIs. We take the utmost pride in their products and expect each employee to do the same with their work.

Key Responsibilities:

Always adhere to safe working practices

Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your supervisor

Ensure finished product conforms to specifications

Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters

Drive and motivate team to meet and exceed daily targets and deadlines

Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability

Follow the company GMP’s

Always ensure clean and tidy production area

Remove out of spec material from production line

Complete Date Code and Label checks

Report Downtime to maintenance in a timely manner

Plan all activities to reduce downtime

Record data

Manage ERP system transactions

Manage employees’ work schedules, breaks and tardiness

Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes

Conduct Weekly team brief with direct reports

Monitor and action all waste

Manage inventory of raw material

Manage, coach, and develop direct reports

Take active lead with new employees and temporary labor

Encourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement

Take instructions from supervisors

Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management

Qualifications and Experience

2 years’ manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry

Experience working in temperature-controlled settings

Experience with perishable items

Proven record of accomplishment in safe working practices

Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment

Goal oriented & well organized

Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Required Attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments

Passionate about food

Willing to address demanding situations head on with patience and respect

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture

Create a culture of accountability & performance

Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Plan work, track results and resolve variances

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Production Supervisor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment and Hazards

Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.

The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.

May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Pay Range for Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor base pay range $66,000 - 80,000 USD/annually. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Savage, MD location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Production Supervisor position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

This position is also eligible for a target bonus of 10%.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.