Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Tandem Foods; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead all production operations on the 2nd shift (2:00pm–10:30pm) at the Bloomington, California facility. You will drive Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Employee Engagement while overseeing production from mixing through packaging.

You will build and develop high-performing teams, coordinate with QA, Maintenance and HR, enforce GMP and食品安全 standards, monitor equipment, and lead continuous improvements to increase line efficiency and reduce

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, English required.
• Proven leadership with ability to train and coach teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities from mixing through packaging while ensuring formulas, specs and quality standards.
• Build, lead and develop high-performing teams across production lines.
• Provide direction to Supervisors, Leads and Schedulers on staffing, safety, and performance.
• Establish and audit standard work using appropriate tools and resources.
• Coordinate with QA, Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance to support compliance.
• Own production scheduling awareness and mitigate risks related to changeovers and staffing.
• Maintain accurate production records and lead shift-to-shift communication.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase line efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all production operations on an assigned shift, ensuring performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Employee Engagement. This role oversees production from mixing through packaging, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities from mixing through packaging to ensure adherence to formulas, specifications, and quality standards
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams across production lines
• Provide direction to Assistant Supervisors, Leads, and Schedulers on staffing, scheduling, safety, and performance
• Establish, maintain, and audit standard work using appropriate tools and resources
• Ensure proper staffing, role assignment, and availability of tools/resources for all team members
• Partner with HR to fill open positions with qualified talent in a timely manner
• Enforce all Safety, GMP, and Food Safety standards; take corrective action when needed
• Coordinate with QA, Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance teams to support compliance and operations
• Own production scheduling awareness; proactively identify and mitigate risks related to changeovers, sanitation, and staffing
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and production records
• Lead shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity across operations
• Apply progressive discipline for performance and attendance issues
• Monitor equipment performance; support minor troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance as needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase line efficiency and reduce waste
• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in food manufacturing required
• Strong communication skills (English required; bilingual is a plus)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and develop teams
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and extended shifts

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

2nd Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Pay Range

70,000 - 80,000

Work Setting

Onsite

Location(s)

Bloomington , California , United States