Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tandem Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production line operations, focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will develop high-performing teams, coach frontline employees, and partner with Quality, Sanitation, and Operations leadership to ensure GMP compliance and efficient use of ERP and LEAN initiatives.

Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 3–5 years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Lean certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Ability to work weekends or extended hours as needed.
• Office and manufacturing floor environments exposure; noise and varying temperatures.

Mansioni

• Lead daily production line operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Maintain and enforce work procedures and employee safety programs.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment across all functions.
• Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure GMP and food safety standards.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide direction to production teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop production leads and frontline employees.
• Manage labor, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor and manage work-in-process inventory through ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including LEAN practices and efficiency gains.
• Support capital projects and operational improvement efforts.
• Ensure adherence to production standards, processes, and performance expectations.

Conoscenze

People leadership

LEAN manufacturing

GMP knowledge

ERP systems

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Descrizione del lavoro

The Production Supervisor provides leadership across multiple production lines, driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is responsible for actively managing daily operations while fostering a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Success in this role is defined by the ability to develop high-performing teams, optimize production processes, and deliver sustainable operational results aligned with organizational goals. This position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and partners cross-functionally with Quality, Sanitation, and Operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production line operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Maintain and enforce work procedures and employee safety programs
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment across all functions
• Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide direction to production teams
• Coach, mentor, and develop production leads and frontline employees
• Manage labor, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient operations
• Monitor and manage work-in-process inventory through ERP systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including LEAN practices and efficiency gains
• Support capital projects and operational improvement efforts
• Ensure adherence to production standards, processes, and performance expectations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production workflows
• Knowledge of food safety standards (BRC, SQF preferred)
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial acumen with ability to understand cost drivers
• Experience with ERP and OEE systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments preferred
• Lean certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred
• Ability to work weekends or extended hours as needed
• This position operates in both office and manufacturing floor environments
• Exposure to production equipment, noise, and varying temperatures
• Evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs

Tandem Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Shift

Swing Shift

Pay Range

$70K-$100K

Work Setting

Onsite

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