Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing (On-Site)

Patco; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PATCO Products in Grandview, MO is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety and quality, and meet production schedules. You will collaborate with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve challenges and drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or process industries, with a Bachelor’s degree and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, chemical, ingredient, or other process manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing and GMP experience preferred.
• Experience with HACCP, BRCGS, SQF, or another food safety system preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and respond effectively to short-notice situations.
• Ability to motivate employees and support continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives are met.
• Provide visible leadership and accountability for employee safety and food safety.
• Ensure employees follow company safety policies, GMPs, food safety procedures, regulatory requirements, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily communication, coaching, observations, and employee engagement.
• Monitor production performance, including throughput, OEE, downtime, yields, waste, and labor utilization.
• Identify and address production issues and bottlenecks in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and labor allocation to meet production requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement throughout production operations.
• Partner with Quality personnel to address product deviations, customer complaints, and nonconformances.
• Maintain a positive, clean, and safe work environment for all employees.
• Review relevant documentation for adequacy and alignment with established quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Multitasking

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PATCO Products in Grandview, MO is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety and quality, and meet production schedules. You will collaborate with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve challenges and drive performance improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or process industries, with a Bachelor’s degree and strong leadership skills.