Production Supervisor 1st shift - Freezer

Hanover Foods Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Hanover, PA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead frozen repack and pretzel teams. You will plan production, monitor efficiency, ensure quality, and coordinate with QA and other departments to meet customer orders.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and process improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with weekend/off-shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• 3-5 years in frozen operations, production, or food manufacturing; supervisory exp preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, sanitation, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train, motivate, and guide employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; ability to learn internal production systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions with limited information and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work weekends, off-shifts, and extended hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises frozen repack and pretzel teams, managing staffing and workflow.
• Plans and schedules production activities aligned with requirements and inventory.
• Monitors production efficiency, labor utilization, and cost-effectiveness; takes corrective action.
• Ensures accurate and timely production reporting and data updates.
• Maintains GMPs, HACCP, food safety, plant safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with QA, Inventory, Purchasing, and Shipping to ensure seamless operations.
• Reviews timecards for direct reports to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Supports continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Training & development

MS Word

MS Excel

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Operations, Food Science, Business or related (preferred)

Tools

Production software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hanover, PA 17331, Job Shift: Day, The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:

• Supervises the frozen repack and frozen pretzel teams, ensuring optimal staffing, workflow coordination, and material availability through an employee-involvement approach.
• Plans and schedules production activities in alignment with system requirements, customer demand, and inventory objectives.
• Monitors production efficiency, labor utilization, and cost-effectiveness, taking corrective action as needed.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of production data, including BPCS transactions and order-related updates.
• Ensures a safe working environment by conducting safety orientations, delivering ongoing safety training, enforcing safe work practices, and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Investigates workplace accidents and implements preventive measures to eliminate hazards.
• Maintains strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, plant safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures all products meet established quality standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Partners with Quality Assurance to address quality issues and maintain consistent product integrity.
• Maintains clean, orderly, and sanitary work areas, ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Selects, trains, and develops employees to perform operational functions effectively.
• Provides clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Administers discipline fairly and consistently when necessary.
• Creates and delivers training that defines job responsibilities, expectations, and best practices.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Traffic, Shipping, Sales Service, Marketing, and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless customer service and order fulfillment.
• Reviews customer order status daily and communicates shortages, irregularities, or issues to Sales Service and the Plant Manager.
• Participates in Production, Scheduling, Sales Service, Purchasing, and Planning meetings.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including timely grievance resolution.
• Reviews and approves timecard activity for all direct reports to ensure accuracy and timely payroll processing.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Operations, Food Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in frozen operations, production, or food manufacturing; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations, sanitation standards, and food manufacturing best practices.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP principles, and food safety programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train, motivate, and guide employees in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn internal systems and production software.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions with limited information and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Flexibility to work weekends, off-shifts, and extended hours based on business needs.