Production Supervisor (1152539)

The Judge Group; Colonial Heights (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group in Colonial Heights, TN is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a second shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will lead a production team of up to 20 hourly employees, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while meeting daily schedules.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop up to 20 hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and attendance goals.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules are met while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, and equipment performance to drive operational efficiency.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Conduct shift meetings, provide employee feedback, and assist with performance management and corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Colonial Heights, TN

Salary

$75,000.00 USD Annually - $80,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Our client is currently seeking a Production Supervisor in TN.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Shift

2nd Shift

Reports To

Production Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a second-shift manufacturing team in a fast-paced food production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring employee safety, maintaining production efficiency, and driving quality standards while leading up to 20 hourly team members. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, food manufacturing experience, and the flexibility to support changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop up to 20 hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and attendance goals.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules are met while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, and equipment performance to drive operational efficiency.
• Enforce food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Conduct shift meetings, provide employee feedback, and assist with performance management and corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead employees while holding team members accountable to performance expectations.
• Proficient with basic computer systems, production reporting, and Microsoft Office applications.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Ideal Candidate

A hands‑on leader who thrives on the production floor, enjoys developing employees, and can balance safety, quality, and productivity goals while leading a team of up to 20 associates on second shift.