Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

The Judge Group, INC.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an experienced 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Valdosta, GA to oversee overnight manufacturing operations. You will lead the graveyard shift, enforce strict sanitation and safety protocols, and drive KPIs for production performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of frontline leadership in industrial settings, with a background in food processing, beverages, or FMCG. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential to succeed on this night

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive frontline leadership experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Background in food, beverage, or perishable CPG is highly desired.
• Regulatory knowledge of food safety programs and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight line activities and ensure targets are met safely and on schedule.
• Enforce HACCP/USDA-FDA quality standards and corporate QA policies.
• Lead overnight operators, sanitation crews, and material handlers; manage shifts.
• Coordinate turnover with 1st and 2nd shifts; report downtime, yield, and maintenance needs.
• Ensure OSHA workplace safety compliance and hazardous material handling.
• Identify bottlenecks and apply Lean tools to minimize night-shift downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Industrial Management/Operations

Tools

SAP

Plex

Job description

Industry leading food manufacturer in the Valdosta, GA area is seeking a dedicated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee our overnight manufacturing operations. This critical role ensures smooth production run-times, enforces strict sanitation and safety protocols, and leads our graveyard shift team toward achieving operational key performance indicators. The ideal candidate brings a proven record of team management, with strong preference given to backgrounds in food processing, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Key Responsibilities

• Overnight Production Operations: Manage all overnight line activities, maintaining workflow momentum and ensuring order fulfillment targets are met safely and on schedule.

• Sanitation & Quality Standards: Enforce rigorous adherence to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols, USDA/FDA guidelines, and corporate quality assurance policies.

• Team Engagement & Management: Lead, mentor, and build accountability among overnight operators, sanitation crews, and material handlers. Manage shift scheduling, attendance, and performance appraisals.

• Inter-Shift Coordination: Execute detailed turnover protocols with incoming 1st shift and outgoing 2nd shift management to report downtime, yield metrics, and equipment maintenance issues.

• Safety Enforcement: Ensure strict compliance with local workplace safety regulations (OSHA), oversee hazardous material handling, and conduct regular shift risk assessments.

• Operational Troubleshooting: Identify production bottlenecks in real time, executing swift corrective actions and leveraging Lean tools to minimize night-shift downtime.

Qualifications

• Professional Background: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive frontline leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing setting (food, beverage, or perishable CPG environment highly desired).

• Educational Credentials: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Operations, or related field preferred.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of food safety programs (SQF, BRC, or HACCP) and OSHA standards.

• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience using inventory and shop-floor management software (e.g., SAP, Plex, or similar ERP/MES tools).

• Core Competencies: Self-motivated leader with excellent problem-solving ability, clear communication skills, and the stamina to thrive in a high-demand overnight environment.