Production Supervisor - Fresh **2nd Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

401k with match

Job summary

POM Wonderful is hiring a Production Supervisor–Fresh for the 2nd shift in California. You will lead daily production activities, coordinate with leads and support teams, and ensure schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring line performance, product quality, waste, and downtime; coaching staff on safety and standard work; and reporting KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of progressively responsible production experience, preferably in manufacturing, food production, fresh produce, or packaging.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required, with demonstrated ability to direct teams, coach employees, and manage daily production execution.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, standard work processes, production scheduling, quality control, Fruit utilization, waste reduction, and OEE preferred.
• Experience using production systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, or similar ERP/reporting systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of Fresh production personnel in alignment with production schedules and direction from the Production Manager–Fresh.
• Partner with leads to monitor production flow, labor placement, line readiness, and schedule completion.
• Observe packaging and grading operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and conformance to company and customer standards.
• Validate adherence to standard work processes and identify gaps impacting OEE, labor efficiency, quality, waste, or throughput.
• Monitor production quantities to prevent overproduction, underproduction, unnecessary waste, and product quality concerns.
• Review production schedules, work orders, charts, production reports, and KPI data to evaluate performance against daily targets.
• Inspect materials, products, equipment, and line conditions to identify defects, malfunctions, safety risks, or operational barriers.
• Coach leads and production employees on safety, quality, productivity, standard work, and performance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

OEE analysis

Problem solving

Team coaching

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

HRIS (UKG)

Job description

Production Supervisor - Fresh **2nd Shift

• Full-time

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor–Fresh is responsible for leading daily production activities, coordinating with leads and support teams, and ensuring production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role monitors line performance, fruit utilization, product quality, waste, and downtime while validating adherence to standard work processes. The Production Supervisor identifies performance gaps, supports corrective actions, reinforces safety and quality expectations, and helps drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Compensation - $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 with a bonus potential of up to 5%. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of Fresh production personnel in alignment with production schedules and direction from the Production Manager–Fresh.
• Partner with leads to monitor production flow, labor placement, line readiness, and schedule completion.
• Observe packaging and grading operations to ensure product quality, food safety, and conformance to company and customer standards.
• Validate adherence to standard work processes and identify gaps impacting OEE, labor efficiency, quality, waste, or throughput.
• Monitor production quantities to prevent overproduction, underproduction, unnecessary waste, and product quality concerns.
• Review production schedules, work orders, charts, production reports, and KPI data to evaluate performance against daily targets.
• Inspect materials, products, equipment, and line conditions to identify defects, malfunctions, safety risks, or operational barriers.
• Monitor production flow and adjust staffing and line priorities in real time.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to ensure execution and support.
• Compile, input, and report accurate production data, including production rates, downtime, material usage, waste, and progress against plan.
• Monitor, maintain, and communicate production line efficiency while escalating issues that impact safety, quality, schedule, or performance.
• Coach leads and production employees on safety, quality, productivity, standard work, and performance expectations.
• Reinforce a safe work environment by promoting PPE compliance, safe work practices, timely hazard reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Coordinate with support teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Planning, to resolve production issues and maintain flow.
• Identify root causes of recurring production issues and support corrective actions that improve safety, quality, OEE, labor utilization, and waste reduction.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the Fresh production operation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet business needs and support organizational goals.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to provide clear direction, guidance, and support to leads and production employees in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing production needs.
• Ability to work with urgency while maintaining focus on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule attainment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to analyze production performance, identify trends or gaps, and communicate results and corrective actions effectively.
• Working knowledge of production schedules, labor utilization, line efficiency, waste reduction, quality standards, and OEE.
• Ability to gather, summarize, and report KPIs accurately and effectively.
• Ability to validate standard work processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle or similar production systems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support the operation as needed.
• Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support teams and customer‑facing teams to resolve conflicts, remove barriers, and maintain production flow.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as UKG or similar systems.
• Ability to manage employee records, attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping through HRIS platforms.
• Leverage AI‑powered tools and analytics to improve production forecasting, workflow optimization, quality control, and operational efficiency

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2–4 years of progressively responsible production experience, preferably in a manufacturing, food production, fresh produce, or packaging environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required, with demonstrated ability to direct teams, coach employees, and manage daily production execution.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, standard work processes, production scheduling, quality control, Fruit utilization, waste reduction, and OEE preferred.
• Experience using production systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, or similar ERP/reporting systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, based on business needs.

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community:Access to top‑notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician