Production Supervisor- 2nd shift

Birchwood Foods Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Foods Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team on-site in Columbus, OH. You will ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and staffing within the department while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid background in meat processing, and familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory standards. You will monitor performance, prepare reports, and uphold food safety throughout daily

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food processing; meat industry preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and HACCP protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree in Meat or Agricultural Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and responsible.
• Training in Lockout/Tagout, HACCP, GMP, Safety, and BRC or Global Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet production goals.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety.
• Monitor daily production efficiencies and prepare performance reports.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and food safety regulations.
• Verify HACCP documentation in accordance with the HACCP plan.
• Oversee compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Apply BRC principles and training to departmental operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Meat/Agricultural Science or related)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and staffing within the assigned department. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to compliance, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet production goals.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety.
• Monitor daily production efficiencies and prepare performance reports.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and food safety regulations.
• Verify HACCP documentation in accordance with the HACCP plan.
• Oversee compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Apply BRC principles and training to departmental operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food processing; meat industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and HACCP protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree in Meat or Agricultural Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and responsible.
• Training in Lockout/Tagout, HACCP, GMP, Safety, and BRC or Global Standards.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position is 100% on-site and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Regular interaction with production teams on the manufacturing floor is required.
• Must be able to work in a food manufacturing environment, including cold and refrigerated areas.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, food production equipment, and manufacturing noise levels.
• Must follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods throughout the workday.

Birchwood Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.