Production Supervisor

Winland Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee safety, quality, and productivity in North East, PA. The ideal candidate will lead production activities and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.

This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $73K to $124K annually with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of packaging and processing operations.
• Experience in implementing and sustaining CI tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production, packaging, processing teams.
• Plan and coordinate daily operations and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership and team building

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP tools

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’s 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

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 coach associates to ensure consistent performance, development, and training
• Promote and sustain CI efforts using tools like 5S, root cause analysis, and Gemba walks
• Ensure 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 50 lbs 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, and 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

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: $73k – $124k annually with additional bonus potential

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.