Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Red Boot Beverage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Red Boot Beverage in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple lines. This role provides leadership and coaching, driving continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

The position operates on the third shift (11:30 pm to 7:00 am) on-site, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment or combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with GMP, SQF, HACCP or other food safety/quality systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team in a fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs.
• Proactively address employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Coordinate production schedules, changeovers, sanitation, and material flow with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.
• Track production performance metrics and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Technical or trade school preferred

Tools

Production reporting systems

Job description

We’re growing fast and we’re looking for people who are ready to dive in, level up, and grow right along with us. At Red Boot Beverage, our culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day. It’s built on respect, fueled by teamwork, and driven by a relentless commitment to doing things the right way.

Every member of our team brings their own spark: unique strengths, bold ideas, and the passion to push past “good enough.” Together, we don’t just meet customer expectations — we blow past them.

Ready to be part of something great?
Explore our open positions below and take your next step with us.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Id:169

# of Openings:1

On-site | Full-Time | U.S. Work Authorization Required

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency targets. This role oversees multiple production lines or departments, ensures effective staffing and resource allocation, and drives continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and technical direction to production staff while partnering cross-functionally to optimize performance and maintain high operational standards.
Third Shift (11:30 pm to 7:00 am)
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead production team in fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs and meet production demands.
• Proactively address employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance management, to maintain a high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to coordinate production schedules, changeovers, sanitation, and material flow
• Track production performance metrics, including output, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency as required – electronically and/or written format; suggests solutions/process improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring visual quality checks are made by team to ensure cans/bottles, labels, cartons, trays are appropriately assembled and displayed, and process adjustments are made as needed; signs off on all perceived quality paperwork as required; minimizing, scrap, and rework.
• Minimize product loss, scrap, and rework by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, perceived quality (cans/bottles, labels, cartons, etc.), and process issues; escalates to management to address when necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring all pallets leaving the production area will be identified by labels on the boxes or a sleeve with part number and quantity listed.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts, addressing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality issues.
• Reports problems or issues impacting production or quality to appropriate members of management; trouble shoots and provides solutions when possible.
• Schedules routine maintenance to keep the equipment running effectively for minimal downtime and maintaining quality standards.
• Ensures production floor safety and cleanliness; no debris is to be left on the floor at the end of the day, garbage and recycling are emptied as needed.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participate in food safety meetings as required.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing (food and beverage industry preferred) environment or combination of education and experience preferred
• Three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience working within GMP, SQF, HACCP, or other food safety/quality systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to perform advanced math focused on counting, measuring, recording and interpreting production data; analyzing and interpreting production metrics to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive operational improvements across the production line
• Solid mechanical trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
• Proficiency in production reporting systems and documentation
• Ability to respond to production issues in a timely manner
• Well-organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing priorities
• This is a regular, full-time position with daily hours on site.
• The ability to be available for work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment, manufacturing plant and occasionally outside in what may be adverse weather conditions.
• The work environment can involve exposure to heat, cold, humidity, moving machinery, noise, visual strain, close quarters, fumes, odors, dust mists, and gases.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk andlisten.
• This position requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and operating machinery.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to up to 50+ pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to perform essential functions at heights more than 8 feet.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk andlisten.
• This position requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and operating machinery.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to up to 50+ pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to perform essential functions at heights more than 8 feet.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage
Join Red Boot to lead a dedicated production team where safety, quality, and efficiency drive success every day. Make a meaningful impact by developing employees, improving production processes, and helping deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits

• SIMPLE IRA
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Note: We are not accepting third party solicitations from third party recruiting firms.

For hiring inquiries or application updates, please contact our HR team by email .

BENEFITS

Enjoy comprehensive coverage at no cost for eligible employees, with affordable family plans available through our cost-sharing options. We make it easy to take great care of yourself — and the people who matter most.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Recharge and enjoy life outside of work with paid time off and company-paid holidays. We believe rest, balance, and time with loved ones help you bring your best self to work.

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Take meaningful time to focus on what matters most. Our paid maternity and paternity leave support new parents with dedicated time to bond with their child, recover, and adjust to life as a growing family.

Paid Jury Duty

When civic duty calls, we’ve got you covered. We provide paid jury duty so you can serve with confidence, knowing your time and commitment are fully supported by the company.

Company Swag

Rep your team in style! From t-shirts to hats, employees enjoy fun company swag throughout the year

We’re invested in your future. Grow your skills, take on new challenges, and explore opportunities to advance your career with us.

Innovative Environment & New Equipment

Work with the latest tools and technology in a forward-thinking environment. We’re always upgrading equipment to support efficiency, safety, and innovation.