Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Staffmark; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Hayward, CA. You will lead a team of about 20 on the floor, ensure production targets are met, and oversee end-of-shift sanitation to ready the line for the next shift.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and food safety culture. You will troubleshoot on the floor, coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and Warehouse, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining timekeeping and attendance records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food processing, or production.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with timekeeping systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting.
• Ability to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM) in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, wear PPE, and work around noise, moving equipment, temperature changes, and food ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a 2nd shift team of about 20 production employees to meet schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Plan and oversee end-of-shift sanitation so the lines and facility are fully cleaned and ready for 1st shift start-up.
• Track attendance, productivity, and performance to keep the shift fully staffed and running efficiently.
• Work hands-on on the production floor and resolve operational, equipment, and personnel issues as they come up.
• Manage production schedules and workflow to maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and complete orders on time.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions with Maintenance.
• Inspect products and materials to confirm they meet quality specifications and food safety requirements.
• Train employees and make sure they follow GMPs, safety procedures, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Operate, adjust, and support manufacturing and packaging equipment as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce workplace safety programs.
• Maintain timekeeping and attendance records, review time punches, and support timekeeping system administration.
• Handle attendance, policy, and performance concerns, including coaching, documentation, and corrective action.
• Recommend process improvements that raise productivity, product quality, and equipment performance.
• Work with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other teams to keep the facility running smoothly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching

Timekeeping

MS Office

Production reporting

GMPs

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree or technical training

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Position Title: Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Location: Hayward, CA

Classification: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Work Schedules: 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, onsite

Summary

An established food manufacturer in Hayward, CA, part of an international food company, is looking for a hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead its 2nd shift.

The Production Supervisor oversees a team of about 20 production employees and owns the full shift, from hitting production targets to directing end‑of‑shift sanitation so the facility is clean, safe, and ready for 1st shift.

This role suits a leader who enjoys working on the floor, solving problems in real time, and building a strong culture of safety, quality, and food safety.

In this close‑knit facility, the role is highly visible and has a direct impact on operations.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Lead and
  coordinate a 2nd shift team of about 20 production employees to meet
  schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Plan and oversee
  end‑of‑shift sanitation so the lines and facility are fully cleaned and
  ready for 1st shift start‑up.
• Track attendance,
  productivity, and performance to keep the shift fully staffed and running
  efficiently.
• Work hands‑on on
  the production floor and resolve operational, equipment, and personnel
  issues as they come up.
• Manage production
  schedules and workflow to maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and
  complete orders on time.
• Troubleshoot
  production and equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions with
  Maintenance.
• Inspect products
  and materials to confirm they meet quality specifications and food safety
  requirements.
• Train employees
  and make sure they follow GMPs, safety procedures, sanitation standards,
  and company policies.
• Operate, adjust,
  and support manufacturing and packaging equipment as needed.
• Promote a strong
  safety culture and enforce workplace safety programs.
• Maintain
  timekeeping and attendance records, review time punches, and support
  timekeeping system administration.
• Handle attendance,
  policy, and performance concerns, including coaching, documentation, and
  corrective action.
• Recommend process
  improvements that raise productivity, product quality, and equipment
  performance.
• Work with Quality
  Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other teams to keep the facility
  running smoothly.
• Perform other
  duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school
  diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of
  supervisory experience in manufacturing, food processing, or production.
• Experience
  operating and troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Strong leadership,
  communication, problem‑solving, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with
  timekeeping systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting.
• Ability to work
  2nd shift (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM) in a fast‑paced environment and manage
  multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand
  and walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, wear required
  PPE, and work around noise, moving equipment, temperature changes, and
  food ingredients.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree
  or technical training.
• Working knowledge
  of food manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, food safety standards, and OSHA
  requirements.
• Experience leading
  sanitation or changeover activities in a food plant.
• Bilingual
  English/Spanish.