Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Mrs.-Clark; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mrs.-Clark is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to manage plant production personnel, ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Operations Manager.

You will lead multiple lines, maintain safety, drive continuous improvement, monitor metrics, and train staff to meet SOPs while controlling labor costs and ensuring product quality.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in food processing.
• 2 years Production Supervisor experience required.
• Safety and continuous improvement mindset.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized.
• Ability to train team members in manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of multiple production lines from start to finish.
• Lead production team in a fast-paced environment with safety and SOP adherence.
• Track production performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Minimize waste by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Assign responsibilities, ensure coverage, and adjust staffing to meet demand.
• Cultivate a strong safety culture and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Food processing

Team training

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional

Job description

Description

The 1st shift Production Supervisor will manage plant production personnel to ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This is a full-time 1st shift position, exempt position that reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties

• Oversee operation of multiple production lines from start to finish process - ingredient weighing, batch mixing, machine operation, general labor.
• Lead production team in fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• Track production performance metrics, including output, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency as required – electronically and/or written format; suggest solutions/process improvements.
• Minimize product loss, scrap, and rework by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs and meet production demands.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; lead and/or participate in safety meetings as required.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in food processing preferred
• 2 Years Production Supervisor experience required
• Safety & Continuous Improvement focus
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
• Ability to train team members in all aspects of manufacturin
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• Drive for results, challenge of status quo, and be an independent thinker

Hours:

Monday-Friday 5a-2p or 8a-5p, rotating schedule. 2 Saturdays required per month