Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc.; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401K match

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. in Gilroy, CA is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, manage shift assignments, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across lines. You will monitor output, coach staff, and uphold GMP standards.

This role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, a bachelor’s in related field, and ability to rotate between shifts; the company offers competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k) matching, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or food production, with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience supervising production employees and coordinating daily activities across multiple shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate workforce scheduling, labor allocation, attendance, and employee assignments.
• Experience monitoring production KPIs (output, efficiency, downtime, labor utilization) and taking corrective actions.
• Experience following SOPs to ensure consistent production practices and product quality.
• Ability to train and develop production staff to improve performance, safety, quality, and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, including workforce assignments, labor allocation, shift coverage, and attendance.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, downtime; analyze data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Understand production equipment operation and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Apply knowledge of raw materials and packaging to optimize performance, quality, and food safety.
• Train and guide staff on SOPs, safety practices, GMP, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare daily reports.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse to resolve issues and support investigations of defects and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management/related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/production mgmt systems

Word

Job description

Company Overview

Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer known for our wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to create a healthier tomorrow – for the people and the planet. Pulmuone brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods, offering a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com to learn more about the company and brands.

Company Overview

Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer known for our wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to create a healthier tomorrow – for the people and the planet. Pulmuone brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods, offering a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com to learn more about the company and brands.

Job Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supervise daily production operations, including workforce assignments, labor allocation, shift coverage, and attendance, to meet production targets. Work flexible schedules, including rotating day and night shifts, as required.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, and downtime; analyze production data, identify performance trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Understand production equipment operation, machine settings, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime; ensure the availability of materials, equipment, and resources to support smooth operations.
• Apply knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials to optimize machine performance, product quality, food safety, and sanitation.
• Train and guide production staff on SOPs, safety practices, GMP, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare daily production reports for the Production department.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to resolve production issues, and support investigations of quality defects, customer complaints, food safety incidents, and deviations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, GMP, and regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost efficiency

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or food production, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Proven experience supervising production employees, coordinating daily production activities, and supporting operations across multiple shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate workforce scheduling, labor allocation, attendance, and employee assignments in accordance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
• Experience monitoring production KPIs, including output, efficiency, downtime, and labor utilization, and taking appropriate action to meet production targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience following, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent production practices and product quality.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance, safety awareness, quality, and adherence to established procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance (QA), Maintenance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Human Resources (HR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to use ERP or production management systems.
• Must be willing and able to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts based on operational needs.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or other hours as needed to support production operations is also required.

Pay Range

$82,000 - $85,000

We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.

Pulmuone is a global, distributed workforce in four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds, who share a passion for making a healthier tomorrow for people and the planet with wholesome foods.