Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANY CORP; Leeds (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Health and Dental

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Six paid holidays

PTO

Popcorn Discounts

Job summary

American Pop Corn Company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to oversee food production lines, manage labor and equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes strong leadership to meet production targets while maintaining GMP and HACCP compliance.

The position requires 2+ years of supervisory experience in food/beverage manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work 2nd shift hours.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety laws is desirable (can be trained).

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, oversee food production lines to meet volume targets.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage labor, materials, and equipment to meet schedules.
• Communicate with Supervisors and Managers.
• Balance quality, productivity, safety, and morale while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1043

At JOLLY TIME, we've been making popcorn people love for more than 100 years. As a fifth-generation family-owned company, we're proud of our heritage - but we're even more excited about what's next. We're looking forward to growing our team with the addition of our second shift. When you join us, you're not just making popcorn - you're helping popcorn lovers create memories!

Core Overview and Essential Job Functions
The Production Supervisor oversees food manufacturing operations by managing employees, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards, enforcing rules, and maintaining production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operations, oversee food production lines to meet volume targets
• Plan, coordinate, and manage labor, materials, and equipment to ensure production schedules are met
• Communicate effectively with other Supervisors and Managers
• Balance quality, productivity, food safety, employee safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas while working to continuously improve
• Document and monitor key performance indicators to track performance and adjust focus as necessary
• Support all special projects related to production processes
• Participate in monthly GMP Inspections, support established Food Safety and Quality programs, and ensure compliance with company policies, GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and regulatory requirements
• Execute Product Change Over processes to ensure Food Safety and Quality requirements are met
• Maintain a strong floor presence by coaching employees, monitoring production activities, and addressing issues in real time
• Foster a positive work environment through effective employee relations, attendance management, coaching, recognition, and collaboration with HR
• Support new employees to ensure training is adequate and needs are met
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reduce waste
• Ensure all inventory, production, and material transactions are accurately entered into the ERP system to maintain inventory accuracy and support operational planning
• Build & maintain working knowledge of multiple departments to effectively provide supervisory coverage, support operations, coordinate across departments and respond to changing business needs
• And other duties as assigned

What You'll Need / Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Deep knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Laws is desired (can be trained)
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment is preferred
• The ability to work 2nd shift hours

Skills & Competencies
This role requires strong attention to detail to oversee the production schedule while ensuring targets are met. Strong verbal and communication skills are essential to communicate with employees and management. A strong analytical mindset will help you identify areas for process improvement as well as work to maintain department efficiencies. This role requires a positive attitude focusing on teamwork to collaborate with other team members to achieve production goals. At JOLLY TIME we live our TACT Values every day; Teamwork, Always Learning, Customer First, and Tenacity. It's how we support each other, keep improving, and take pride in what we do.

Benefits
American Pop Corn Company has an amazing benefits package! Here are just some of the great benefits:

• FREE Family Health and Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Six paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Popcorn Discounts
• & More!

EOE post-offer drug screen required. E-Verify required. American Pop Corn Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.