Production Supervisor, Extract

Jobtailor; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Akron, OH seeks a seasoned Production Manager to supervise all general production operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency and compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.

You will lead planning, scheduling, multi-shift coordination, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and ISO 45001. Strong leadership and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations/Production Management, Food Science, or related field.
• Or 7+ years of hands-on experience in food production environments.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GFSI, OSHA, HACCP, or Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP software (SAP, E21).
• Ability to obtain tow motor certification.
• Ability to lead multiple teams across shifts and direct daily production.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee all general production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead production planning and scheduling, assign tasks, and manage workflow across shifts.
• Act as escalation resource for Team Leads.
• Participate in interviewing, training, and performance management.
• Manage timecards and PTO requests.
• Direct daily team activities and communicate between hourly employees and management.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures and document lab results.
• Support root cause analysis and participate in audits.
• Drive ISO 45001, food defense, 5S, and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain a clean, safe plant and enforce PPE usage.

Skills

Production Planning

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Protocols

Food Defense Program

Tow Motor Operation

GFSI Knowledge

OSHA Regulations

Microsoft Suite

ERP Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations/Production Management, Food Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

E21

PPE Equipment

Forklifts

Powered Equipment

Job description

• Supervise and oversee all general production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance with company standards
• Lead production planning and scheduling, assign tasks, and manage workflow across shifts
• Act as the escalation resource for Team Leads
• Participate in interviewing new team members, training employees, and administering performance management tools and disciplinary action when needed
• Manage and approve the team’s timecards and PTO requests
• Direct daily team activities, provide training, and disseminate information between hourly employees and management
• Accountable for training all team members
• Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures, verify documentation and lab results
• Participate in internal audits and corrective action planning
• Support root cause analysis for product issues
• Conduct monthly audit checks
• Complete daily safety walks and maintain proper documentation
• Report accidents and safety concerns and assign appropriate safety training when outages occur
• Lead traceability and recall readiness initiatives
• Conduct quality assurance tasks, including cleaning, swab tests, documentation, product-label verification, and collaboration with the QA team
• Troubleshoot equipment and process errors
• Enforce hygiene protocols and sanitation procedures and implement the food defense program
• Report production metrics, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership; own KPIs
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives and participate in 5S assignments
• Drive ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Lead sustainability efforts and enforce food waste and disposal procedures
• Cover Extract Department positions as needed
• Understand equipment capabilities and production procedures
• Enforce HACCP, FDA, GMP, USDA, and allergen-compliance regulations and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned and properly trained to complete

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations/Production Management, Food Science, or related field strongly preferred, or significant hands on experience (7+ years) in food production environments
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of GFSI, OSHA, HACCP, or Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of ERP software (SAP, E21, etc.)
• Ability to obtain tow motor certification
• Ability to learn all extract department processes
• Ability to lead multiple teams across multiple shifts and direct daily production
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to safely operate a tow motor
• Works in accordance with, and supports, company Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the HACCP, SSOP and Quality manuals
• Reliable, dependable, with a “team player” orientation
• Willingness to be flexible on working hours, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to speak up and review problems with supervisor in order to determine best course of action, offering suggestions and providing clear communication of the problem
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills
• Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds
• Able to access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, the roof, and areas above equipment that require the use of a ladder
• Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other powered equipment and tools
• Must be able to wear all PPE that is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production management, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP and ISO 45001. Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Management
• Quality Assurance
• HACCP Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Planning
• Quality Control
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Protocols
• Food Defense Program
• Tow Motor Operation
• GFSI Knowledge
• OSHA Regulations
• Microsoft Suite
• ERP Software

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Team Player Orientation
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Tow Motor Certification

Industry Keywords

• Food Manufacturing
• FDA Regulations
• GMP Standards
• SSOP
• 5S Methodology

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• E21
• PPE Equipment
• Forklifts
• Powered Equipment