Production Supervisor- 1st shift

MSI Express; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC in Groveport, Ohio is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead everyday manufacturing operations. You will guide hourly team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service goals while partnering with cross-functional teams to execute production plans.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to GMP and HACCP, equipment readiness, and effective communication of priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production/operations.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing/consumer products experience preferred.
• Experience leading hourly workforces preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity and service objectives.
• Manage staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules.
• Monitor performance and address operational issues proactively.
• Support startup, changeover and operational readiness.
• Drive efficient use of labor, materials and equipment.
• Maintain production documentation and reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop hourly associates.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Production operations

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and production objectives. This role provides direct leadership to hourly production team members while driving performance in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, service, and employee engagement.

The Production Supervisor partners with cross-functional teams to execute production plans, maximize operational efficiency, develop team capability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Leadership

• Promote and maintain a culture focused on employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety training and engagement activities.

Production Operations

• Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
• Manage staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules.
• Monitor performance and address operational issues proactively.
• Support startup, changeover, and operational readiness activities.
• Drive efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Support productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance objectives.
• Protect company assets through proper equipment operation and procedures.
• Communicate objectives, policies, expectations, and operational priorities.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning teams.
• Maintain production documentation and reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly production associates.
• Conduct performance management activities.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support onboarding and ongoing employee development.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, HACCP, and customer requirements.
• Reinforce quality standards and verify product specifications are met.
• Escalate and address food safety and quality concerns.
• Support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement action plans to address performance gaps.

QUALIFICATIONS / CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing, packaging, or consumer products experience preferred.
• Experience leading hourly workforces preferred.

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Leadership and team development
• Coaching, performance management, and employee engagement
• Production operations and workflow management
• Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making