Production Supervisor

Archer Meat Snacks; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &;

Job summary

Archer Meat Snacks in Vernon, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-performance team on the 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am). You’ll drive operational excellence by improving KPIs, developing your team, and ensuring USDA, HACCP, GMP compliance and food safety across all production activities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach line leads, optimize staffing, and minimize downtime while maintaining product quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in food production.
• Strong understanding of USDA, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing and labor optimization.
• Effective communicator with strong conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant workplace and foster a safety-first culture.
• Ensure USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance across all production activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop line leads and production staff.
• Optimize staffing levels, manage labor efficiency, and minimize overtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and address equipment issues.
• Drive daily output to meet production goals while ensuring product quality.
• Oversee documentation for safety, quality, traceability, throughput, and yield.
• Participate in and lead training initiatives, including the development of S.W.I.s.
• Actively engage in plant leadership meetings and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a backup to Line Leads or Production Team Workers as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and the Production Manager on hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Headliner

Lead a High-Performance Team in a Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing Environment

Job Details

Vernon, CA (Plant Based)

$80,000 -$90,000 Annual based salary + bonus

2nd Shift - 3:30pm - 12am

Archer Meat Snacks, the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations across our production departments in San Bernardino, CA. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll drive operational excellence by improving KPIs, developing your team, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards.

You’ll work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams, including quality, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation—to solve problems, improve efficiency, and maintain a high-performing production environment. If you’re a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth setting and knows how to inspire and develop your team, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact.

What You’ll Own & Impact

• Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant workplace and foster a safety-first culture
• Ensure USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance across all production activities
• Lead, coach, and develop line leads and production staff
• Optimize staffing levels, manage labor efficiency, and minimize overtime
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and address equipment issues
• Drive daily output to meet production goals while ensuring product quality
• Oversee documentation for safety, quality, traceability, throughput, and yield
• Participate in and lead training initiatives, including the development of S.W.I.s
• Actively engage in plant leadership meetings and process improvement initiatives
• Serve as a backup to Line Leads or Production Team Workers as needed
• Collaborate with HR and the Production Manager on hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions

What Sets You Apart

• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in food production
• Strong understanding of USDA, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing and labor optimization
• Effective communicator with strong conflict resolution and coaching skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Results-driven with a team-first mentality and a hands-on leadership style

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

• Impact: Take ownership of day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing team
• Growth: Join a fast-growing brand with opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, paid time off, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Culture: We’re hands-on, fast-paced, and committed to producing high-quality products while developing great leaders

Location & Schedule:

This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Vernon, CA production facility. Flexibility for shift coverage, including potential weekend or off-shift work, is important for success.

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