Production Supervisor: Lean Ops & High-Impact Manufacturing

Cérélia North America; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Hazelwood, MO facility to lead daily operations in a fast-paced, GMP environment. You will manage shift performance, coach frontline staff, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across multiple areas.

Join a growing team within our Frozen Breakfast unit, partner with Maintenance and FSQA, and ensure compliance with all EHS standards while meeting production targets and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, operations management, or similar
• Lean Six Sigma experience demonstrated by a major improvement project
• Ability to interface with plant personnel, contractors, and cross-functional groups
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems, finance, SPC, and KPI management
• Demonstrated leadership in safety and quality compliance
• Ability to operate in volatile, complex environments with urgency
• Strong influencing and communication skills across all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to lead a team-based decision process
• CPG industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own shift performance including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and waste
• Lead daily shift startup, execution, and handoff for consistency across shifts
• Monitor run rates, output, and downtime; escalate issues quickly
• Drive adherence to standard work, SOPs, and GMP requirements
• Ensure product quality meets weight, appearance, and packaging standards
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and rapid response
• Enforce safety standards and EHS compliance
• Lead and develop front-line employees through coaching and clear performance expectations
• Ensure proper staffing to meet production targets
• Drive labor efficiency and minimize waste, including material giveaway and rework
• Daily team communication via shift huddles with clear performance expectations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain accurate reporting of shift performance and KPIs
• Collaborate with FSQA, Maintenance, and Warehouse for smooth operations
• Hold team members accountable for performance, behavior, and attendance
• Assist onboarding and training of new employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Can-do attitude

Innovate

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Lean Six Sigma experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cérélia North America is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Hazelwood, MO facility to lead daily operations in a fast-paced, GMP environment. You will manage shift performance, coach frontline staff, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across multiple areas.

Join a growing team within our Frozen Breakfast unit, partner with Maintenance and FSQA, and ensure compliance with all EHS standards while meeting production targets and continuous improvement goals.