Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Socket.dev; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee education tuition reimburse.

Job summary

Irca Group seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for its Duluth, GA plant to lead a 15–20 person team on the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM). You will drive production goals, ensure training, and uphold GMP/HACCP and FDA/USDA compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring throughput, quality control, safety, and cross-functional communication with maintenance and management to sustain high efficiency in a bakery ingredient environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in production/manufacturing, preferably food industry.
• Prior supervisory experience leading a team in a production setting.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a 15–20 person team on the 2nd shift, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Monitor production processes to meet schedules with high quality.
• Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA).
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a safety culture on the floor.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other departments for timely issue resolution and handovers.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production efficiency and cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). “Extraordinary made simple”

We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for our plant operations. We are seeking a person whose leadership drives results, while building trust and collaboration with all departments. The Supervisor will manage a team of 15-20 employees on 2nd shift. The Supervisor will mostly work during the week, Monday- Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Leadership:
  • Supervise and manage a team of production operators and packaging staff on the 2nd shift, assigning daily tasks and provide guidance to team members.
  • Ensure that all team members are trained and following operational procedures, including food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Act as the first point of contact for resolving production issues and employee concerns during the shift.
  • Motivate and encourage team members to meet performance goals and maintain high standards of work.
• Production Oversight:
  • Monitor and adjust production processes to ensure that production schedules are met on time and efficiently ensuring high-quality production.
  • Maintain records of production volumes, equipment performance, and other relevant data.
• Quality Control:
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA regulations).
  • Oversee the implementation of quality control processes during production, ensuring all products meet the required specifications.
  • Investigate and support the Quality team to resolve any quality issues or non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
  • Perform regular inspections and audits of finished goods and raw materials for quality assurance.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Enforce all safety protocols and ensure employees are wearing necessary protective equipment.
  • Promote a safety culture on the floor and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and food safety practices addressing any safety hazards and report incidents or accidents following company protocols.
• Communication and Coordination:
  • Communicate production goals, updates, and challenges to the Production Manager and other departments.
  • Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure proper handover of production tasks and status updates to the next shift supervisor.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
  • Prior experience in a supervisory role, leading a team in a production setting.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA).
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to manage production challenges.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software (ERP systems, etc.).
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and move around the production floor.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment with moderate noise.

Willing to work M-F, 2:00 PM-10:30PM

Why Join Us

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program