Production Supervisor I

chg; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor for our food manufacturing facility. You will oversee production personnel, coordinate across maintenance, quality, and logistics, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to work non-standard hours. A bachelor's degree is preferred and experience in food manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate production staff to ensure high performance and morale.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality control, and logistics to optimize production flow.
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and analyze production reports; communicate status to management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Delegation

Problem Solving

Production Oversight

Quality Standards

Safety Compliance

Resource Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Related field

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Redzone

Job description

As a Production Supervisor in our food manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of production personnel to ensure efficient operation and adherence to safety and quality standards. You will play a crucial role in maintaining productivity, managing resources effectively, and fostering a positive working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate production staff to ensure high levels of performance and morale.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring workload distribution is equitable and efficient.
• Provide guidance and support to resolve any issues or conflicts within the team.
• Production Oversight: Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics to optimize production flow.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Resource Management: Assist in scheduling production activities and allocate resources (including manpower, equipment, and materials) efficiently to meet production targets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in production efficiency and cost reduction.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Address any deviations from quality standards promptly, implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to implement and maintain quality management systems.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production volumes, downtime, and quality metric in production reporting system (Redzone).
• Prepare reports on production performance, identifying trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Communicate production status and issues to management in a timely manner.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of production processes, quality standards, and safety regulations in the food industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring / disciplinary and work objectives / effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity. Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards. Position requires the ability to sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis.

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company's Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. T he salary range for this role is:

$62,886.00 - $109,104.00

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• retirement savings options
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.