Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Gardner-Pie-Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Gardner Pie Company, a Northeast Ohio food manufacturing leader, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the Pie Line and drive performance for the production team. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on management, and a commitment to safety and quality.

The position offers a second-shift schedule with overtime flexibility, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, PTO, paid holidays, weekly pay, and pie discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a continuous manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication across departments.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and process improvement.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety preferred.

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 or exceed plan via continuous improvement.
• Supervise the team and manage day-to-day interactions.
• Support strong safety culture by enforcing policies and participating in Safety Walks.
• Lead daily meetings covering Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and performance.
• Develop training and cross-training plans for the team.
• Coordinate with other departments (Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, HR).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

LEAN principles

Data-driven decisions

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We're excited to announce an opening for our Production Supervisor who leads and drives performance of our Pie Line and is accountable for the entire production line and assigned employees.

Top Benefits:

• Work Schedule: 2nd 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, and 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.