Production Supervisor - Mid Shift

CyberCoders; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for a mid-shift in Hartwell, GA. You will lead daily operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput targets while applying Lean and Six Sigma to improve performance.

Responsibilities include coaching the production team, maintaining HACCP and GMP compliance, and coordinating maintenance and changeovers. Strong leadership and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in food production/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSMA.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Proficiency with MS Office; MES/ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Coach and develop production team; manage shifts and performance feedback.
• Ensure HACCP, GMP compliance and quality standards.
• Implement Lean practices to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Lead Six Sigma-driven root cause analysis for issues.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime) and report to management.
• Coordinate maintenance, sanitation, and changeovers.
• Support new product introductions and process changes.
• Enforce health and safety policies and conduct investigations.
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality, and engineering to optimize throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Manufacturing

Tools

MES

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor - Mid Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting throughput targets and continuous improvement goals. This role requires strong leadership, practical knowledge of food production processes, and experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve performance and reduce waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities to meet daily output, quality, and safety targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members; assign tasks, manage shift schedules, and conduct performance feedback.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP) and company quality standards.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing practices to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma tools and root-cause analysis to solve production issues.
• Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime) and prepare shift reports for operations management.
• Coordinate maintenance, sanitation, and changeover activities to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
• Support new product introductions and process changes, including training and documentation updates.
• Enforce workplace health and safety policies and lead incident investigations when required.
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to resolve production constraints and optimize throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in food production or manufacturing environments.
• Practical knowledge of Food Production processes and regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMP, FSMA).
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Proven team leadership skills with the ability to motivate diverse production teams and manage shift operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, data-driven decision making, and familiarity with production KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience training staff and documenting procedures.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, and to stand for extended periods in a production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) or ERP systems is a plus.

Benefits

Annual salary: $60,000 - $65,000

• Extra Earning Potential
• Health Insurance
• 401k Match
• PTO