Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift, 2pm - 10pm

Westminster Cracker Company, I; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Westminster Cracker Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a shift, directing hourly staff and ensuring output and quality on the line. You will plan workloads, manage line changes, and uphold GMP/SQF safety standards on a Vermont production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, daily reporting, and collaboration with Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to sustain smooth operations and on-time results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food or consumer goods manufacturing, including 1 year leading others.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and SQF on a production floor.
• Ability to run a shift independently and hold people accountable.
• Clear written and verbal communication; basic computer skills for reporting.
• Able to work assigned shift including weekends and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan the shift from the production schedule, assign stations, and set priorities before the first run starts.
• Make real-time decisions on line speed, changeovers, downtime, and staffing when a line is down, short, or ahead.
• Be the reporting supervisor for every hourly employee on your shift — attendance, time approval, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations for your team.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, SQF, and allergen controls, and stop any line when safety or quality calls for it.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to keep the shift running.
• Report shift results — output, yield, waste, downtime, labor — accurately and on time.

Skills

Shift leadership

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

SQF knowledge

Communication

Reporting

Timekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Westminster Cracker Company has been baking in Vermont since 1828. Our oysters and saltines are made from seven simple ingredients by a team of about 80 people who take real pride in what comes out of the plant. We're hiring a Production Supervisor to run one of our shifts.

The Production Supervisor manages all production activity on the assigned shift and is responsible for its output, quality, food safety, safety, and people. You'll direct the hourly team, set staffing and station assignments, and make the day-to-day production decisions within the shift's plan.

What you'll do

• Plan the shift from the production schedule, assign stations, and set priorities before the first run starts
• Make real-time decisions on line speed, changeovers, downtime, and staffing when a line is down, short, or ahead
• Be the reporting supervisor for every hourly employee on your shift — attendance, time approval, coaching, and performance reviews
• Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations for your team
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, SQF, and allergen controls, and stop any line when safety or quality calls for it
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to keep the shift running
• Report shift results — output, yield, waste, downtime, labor — accurately and on time

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

• 3+ years in food or consumer goods manufacturing, including at least 1 year leading others as a lead or supervisor
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and SQF on a production floor
• The ability to run a shift independently — make decisions without waiting, and hold people accountable consistently
• Clear communication in writing and in person, and basic computer skills for reporting, timekeeping, and email
• Availability to work the assigned shift, including weekends and extended hours when production requires, and to cover other shifts when needed
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-haves

• HACCP certification (or willingness to complete it within your first year)
• Spanish proficiency or French — a real advantage with our team
• Experience in a baked goods or snack facility under a SQF scheme

The environment

You'll spend most of the shift on your feet on the production floor, with short stretches at a desk. Expect machinery noise, seasonal temperature swings, flour dust, and the PPE that comes with a food plant (hairnet, hearing protection, slip‑resistant shoes). Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs when you step in to cover a gap.

What we offer

• $60,000 - $75,000 annual salary (position is exempt)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A 200-year-old company small enough that your decisions show up in the results the same week

Westminster Cracker Company is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to any characteristic protected by federal or Vermont law. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.