Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401K with match

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Pulmuone, a leading global food manufacturer, seeks a Production Supervisor in California to oversee daily operations, manage shifts, and drive productivity while ensuring food safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong GMP knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration across QA, Maintenance, and SCM teams. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience; 1–2 years supervisory.
• Experience supervising production, coordinating shifts across multiple lines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, assign workforce, manage shifts and attendance.
• Monitor output, efficiency and downtime; analyze data and drive improvements.
• Understand equipment operation and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Optimize materials, packaging for quality, safety and sanitation.
• Train staff on SOPs, safety, GMP and quality standards.
• Maintain production records and daily reports.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse to resolve issues and investigate defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Production planning

SOPs & GMP compliance

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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.

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.