Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Custom Foods, Inc.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Custom Foods, Inc. is hiring a Production Supervisor located in De Soto, Kansas, to oversee second shift operations. You will manage team performance, ensure quality standards, and maintain inventory for our frozen dough production.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing and can motivate others effectively. Benefits include dental and health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and oversee production team members.
• Ensure product quality standards are met.
• Monitor productivity and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

At Custom Foods, we employ Great Dough Heroes to create our SQF-certified, industry-leading, frozen dough. We are currently seeking an additional Production Supervisor on our second shift (approximately 3pm - 2am) to accommodate increased business orders. This role will be responsible for motivating team members to meet a production goal by overseeing the physical operation of production, receiving, shipping, and sanitation. This is a key role in producing safe products for our customers' consumption in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution of production schedule
• Achieve daily output to meet demands of production schedule
• Maintain proper inventory levels, avoiding shortage
• Train employees on safety measures and keep safety culture prominent during all operations
• Ensure product quality standards throughout mixing, weight checks, temperature checks, production, and packaging
• Responsible for food safety, food quality, and food defense
• Monitor productivity of all employees
• Be a team player and jump in as necessary

Requirements

• Experience leading teams to successful goals, manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Ability to motivate others to achieve a goal
• Ability to coach and correct others' performance
• Ability to lift up to (40) forty pounds occasionally
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending
• Forklift certification preferred
• Able to learn/properly use pallet jacks and forklifts
• Temperatures below freezing occasionally - proper clothing provided
• Ability to work second shift (approximately 3pm - 2am) consistently
• 4 nights a week, no Sundays
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred, not required
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of materials handling, assembly, and fabrication processes
• Proficiency in using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Basic math skills for calculating measurements, quantities, and production metrics
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift Availability

• Night Shift (Preferred)