Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Food Management Search; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor for the night shift in Olyphant. You will supervise a manufacturing team, manage tasks, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role emphasizes training, coaching, and continuous improvement to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid understanding of GMP and 5S methodologies.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong leadership and the ability to supervise a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with training plans and skills assessments is preferred.
• Good standing knowledge of GMP, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a night-shift team, assign tasks, monitor performance and attendance.
• Oversee production line activities, ensure equipment functionality and quality targets.
• Monitor KPIs and report shift-level quality and delivery performance.
• Coordinate training and development to meet operational standards.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain 5S and CI practices across areas.
• Identify and resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support shift planning, handovers, and staffing to maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and safety goals.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Training coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Team coaching

Education

Vocational or associate degree in a technical field

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to join the night shift team in Olyphant. This pivotal role involves overseeing production operations to achieve key performance targets, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team, managing task assignments, performance tracking, and absences to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee production line activities, ensuring equipment functionality, adherence to quality standards, and timely achievement of production goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to meet shift-level quality and delivery objectives.
• Facilitate employee training and development, ensuring team members are equipped with necessary skills to meet operational standards.
• Ensure continuous quality monitoring and initiate corrective actions for any deviations from standards.
• Identify and resolve production issues, promoting continuous improvement and process enhancements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through coaching and development aligned with training strategies.
• Contribute to operational planning by evaluating shift-level performance and resource availability.
• Coordinate shift handovers and manage personnel schedules to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain areas according to 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Perform additional duties as required within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Vocational or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in assessing employee skills and coordinating training efforts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and resource management.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with production equipment and technical operations.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package