Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Gardner Pie Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pie discounts

Weekly pay cycle

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Gardner Pie Company is a Northeast Ohio family-owned food manufacturer seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our operations and drive safe, efficient production.

You will supervise teams, implement lean improvement initiatives, ensure HACCP/GMP compliance, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, and HR to meet production goals while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in continuous manufacturing, food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.
• Experience with LEAN and process improvement tools.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and food safety regulations preferred.
• Able to meet physical requirements (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Safely produce quality products with efficient use of labor and materials.
• Provide transformational leadership and actively lead your team.
• Achieve operational excellence to meet/exceed the plan through continuous improvement.
• Supervise your team and day-to-day interactions.
• Maintain safety culture by safety walks and policy adherence.
• Conduct daily meetings to share information on Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and performance.
• Coordinate with departments across shifts to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

LEAN manufacturing

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Top Benefits:

• Work Schedule: 1st Shift(Start/end times may vary upon seasonal & departmental needs) with overtime flexibility.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Profit sharing.
• Additional Perks: Paid Time Off, Eight paid holidays, Weekly pay cycle, Pie discounts, and more!

About Us:

Gardner Pie Company is a dynamic and expanding family-owned business in Northeast Ohio, and part of a legacy dating back to 1945. At Gardner, we're not just a food manufacturing facility; we're a community staple committed to career growth and long-term employment. Our team is driven by a passion for excellence, with our employees' dedication at the core of our success. We aim to set industry standards with our commitment to quality, variety, and innovation.

Your Role as a Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely produce quality products with most efficient use of labor and materials.
• Provide transformational leadership and actively lead your team.
• Achieve operational excellence to meet or exceed plan through continuous improvement.
• Supervise your team and handle the day-to-day interactions.
• Actively contribute towards a strong safety culture by sharing expectations with your team, participating in Safety Walks, and ensure adherence to all safety regulations and policies.
• Conduct daily communication meetings with your team to safe information on Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and performance.
• Ensure and promote a working environment dedicated to respect and engagement for all team members.
• Develop training and cross-training plans for your team.
• Complete administrative tasks including reviewing and approving PTO, manage disciplinary actions for team members as appropriate,
• Maintain strong communication with all Production Supervisors across all shifts and proactively resolve issues by working directly with peers and other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, and Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience in a continuous manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly identify key issues and use data-driven decisions to resolve those issues.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication across departments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop team members.
• Experience with implementing LEAN manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations preferred.
• Able to meet all physical requirements for the role including sitting, walking, standing up to 5 hours, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, squatting, pulling, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, and typing/Keyboard.

Work Environment:

Primarily in a food manufacturing environment. The facility contains the following food allergens: wheat, milk, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs.

Engagement & Equality:

Regular team events, awards, company picnics.

Committed to equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace.

Gardner Pie Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

Gardner Pie Company complies with a Drug Free Safety Program.