Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Nissin Foods; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods in Gardena, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of operators, and ensure safe, compliant, and quality-driven production. You will drive scheduling, training, and process improvements while partnering with maintenance, quality, and HR to meet safety and production targets.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school or 6+ months related experience.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production reporting systems (ERP/ADP or similar).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to production employees.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet production targets.
• Oversee daily production schedules to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Direct oversight of operators on a line or shift.
• Provide hands-on support, coaching, and training for new or less experienced employees.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Flexible hours

Education

AA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/ADP-like systems

Job description

Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

US-CA-Gardena

Job ID: 2026-1126

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Manufacturing

Gardena

Overview

Supervisors in Production are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. They provide leadership and direction to production employees, ensure compliance with company policies and food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to production employees.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet production targets.
• Conduct root cause analysis and complete HACCP, Allergen, Fryer, and other safety/quality reports.
• Oversee daily production schedules to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Direct oversight of operators on a line or shift.
• Provide hands-on support, coaching, and training for new or less experienced employees.
• Escalate complex issues to senior supervisors or Chief Supervisor.
• Diagnose and resolve product, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Analyze performance data, recommend corrective actions, and implement process improvements.
• Develop work schedules, training programs, and staffing plans.
• Decision-making focused on immediate production needs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, HR, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate reports, logs, and metrics for production, safety, and attendance.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or six+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production reporting systems (ERP/ADP or similar).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing or related production environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA safety standards.

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