Production Supervisor/Lead- Food Manufacturing

Staffmark Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) with matching

Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Los Angeles, CA plant to lead daily production operations, enforce food safety standards, and drive quality and efficiency. The role reports to Plant Manager and Production Manager, requires five years in food manufacturing with supervisory experience, and Spanish language skills to oversee shop-floor staff.

You will collaborate across QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to meet safety, productivity, and delivery goals

Qualifications

• Five years of food manufacturing experience, including supervision.
• Spanish language proficiency to manage shop-floor staff.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety systems.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Train and develop staff on equipment operation and food safety.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Spanish language

GMPs

HACCP

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hours: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Fixed shifts; occasional short-term flexibility required for coverage or training)

FLSA: Exempt, Direct-Hire, Full-Time

Overview

A leading food manufacturer is seeking highly motivated Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations at its plant in Los Angeles, CA, Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and Production Manager, this role is responsible for supervising production activities, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and enforcing company policies while working collaboratively across departments to achieve operational goals.

The ideal candidate will have five years of experience in food manufacturing, including supervisory or lead experience in a production environment. Spanish language skills are required to effectively manage shop-floor staff, support team members, and drive operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food manufacturing operations, production processes, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.
• Supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are consistently achieved.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring current work instructions and production procedures are followed.
• Ensure all production processes comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, FSMA, and applicable food safety requirements.
• Monitor production performance, identify process deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees on equipment operation, food safety, sanitation, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Support employee development by providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Promote effective communication between shifts and across departments to ensure seamless handoffs and operational continuity.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the production team.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, including supervisory or production leadership experience.
• Spanish language proficiency required to effectively manage shop-floor staff and production operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety and quality management systems.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and flexible mindset, with willingness to provide short-term shift coverage when necessary (e.g., call-outs or training).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or manufacturing systems is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision, 401(k) with matching, Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, and Performance Bonus.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.