Production Supervisor -Afternoon

Giveandgo; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee operational efficiency within their Shirley, NY plant. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in food production and skills in safety compliance and workforce motivation. Join Giveandgo for an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in food services.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP practices is required.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude towards employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and employee performance.
• Conduct safety meetings and improve safety awareness across the organization.
• Coordinate hiring and training of new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Production Scheduling Systems

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co

It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day plant production operations. This includes but is not limited to organizing and assigning work to shop floor personnel, instructing, guiding, and assisting employees in the attainment of production and quality goals/standards, developing, and mentoring team members, and driving safety performance results that meet and/or exceed company goal and targets. You will be a key team member of the Production Department, working to develop operational strategies, policies, procedures, and the management of our human resources. Your role will have direct communication and lead team members in the Sanitation, Receiving and Maintenance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motivate diverse workforce towards continuous improvement in production, quality, and safety goals.
• Proactive involvement in maintaining safety rules, conducting safety meetings, employee safety education, and improving safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Initiate and attend meetings to ensure continuous improvement in processes and work habits.
• Coordinate and encourage employee involvement in team building skills, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for minimizing scrap and maximizing efficiency and productivity.
• Responsible for assisting with production problems, ensuring tools and equipment are available.
• Assisting in hiring and training employees.
• Be proactive in satisfying customer needs by communicating to sales or other department requests within 24 hours, troubleshooting problem orders, and follow through from producing order to shipment.
• Conduct labour tracking or production orders and demonstrate accountability on productivity of the operators.
• Delegate work assignments based on the production schedule and customer requirements and assure that employees are at maximum productivity.
• Document departmental performance metrics included but not limited to: Direct Labour Hours, On-Time Delivery, Training Hours Conducted, Errors Per Employee, & Employee Productivity.

Recipe for Success:

• Candidates must possess an education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience in a production-manufacturing environment (within food services/baking an asset).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and understand production scheduling systems.
• Demonstrated experience in proposing and driving change initiatives/improvement programs.
• Have strong knowledge of HACCP/GMP/JHSC.
• Solid oral, written and listening communication skills necessary.
• Requires enthusiasm, initiative, and effective judgment in a fast paced, results-oriented environment.
• Must have flexibility and be receptive to sudden and frequent changes in priorities.
• A hands-on work ethic with creative problem-solving skills; disciplined, consistent and hard worker.

What we can offer:

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas , experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!

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Give & G o Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, reproductive decision making, salary history, arrest or conviction record or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. While there is no federal law specifically prohibiting employers from asking applicants if they've ever been convicted of a crime, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recommends employers avoid asking for this information on an application form.

Consent to Background Check

By submitting this application, I consent to Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. conducting a background check, including but not limited to, criminal history, employment history, educational background, and other relevant checks as permitted by law. I understand that this background check is part of the application process and may be used in connection with my potential employment.

I authorize all previous employers, educational institutions, and other relevant parties to provide the necessary information to facilitate this background check. I also understand that my consent is voluntary, but refusal to consent may result in the withdrawal of my application.

I acknowledge that the results of the background check may impact the hiring decision.