Production Supervisor Night Shift

McCain Foods; Washburn (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Washburn, ME is seeking a Production Supervisor Night Shift to lead daily potato processing operations, coaching teams and coordinating processing and packaging workflows.

You will ensure targets for safety, quality, and efficiency, supervise staff, drive continuous improvement, and support PSM/OSHA compliance, including ammonia systems, with a strong safety culture. This role requires 3–5 years in food manufacturing and a related degree; night shift availability and

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years in food manufacturing or related production.
• Experience leading teams and meeting production schedules.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with OSHA safety requirements and PSM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and coach teams.
• Manage staffing to meet schedules.
• Monitor output, line efficiency, quality, and process performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, sanitation.
• Train and cross-train employees.
• Promote safety culture, PPE, LOTO.
• Coordinate equipment setup and changeovers with maintenance.
• Reduce downtime and waste through continuous improvement.
• Complete production reporting and shift communication.
• Support PSM activities including MOC, PHA, investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

OSHA/PSM knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Title: Production Supervisor Night Shift

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44634

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

About The Role.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing daily manufacturing operations within a potato processing facility to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides direct supervision to production employees, coordinates workflows across processing and packaging operations, and ensures production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory compliance are consistently achieved.

The Production Supervisor plays a key role in driving operational excellence by managing staffing, coaching and developing team members, monitoring process performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement. This position also supports OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements associated with ammonia refrigeration systems and promotes compliance with all related operating procedures and emergency response protocols.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Lead daily production operations and provide direction, coaching, and support to production teams.
• Manage staffing assignments and workforce utilization to meet production schedules and operational goals.
• Monitor production output, line efficiency, product quality, and process performance to ensure targets are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Train, coach, and cross-train employees to build technical capability, operational flexibility, and workforce continuity.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including adherence to PPE requirements, LOTO procedures, and safe work practices.
• Coordinate equipment setup, product changeovers, troubleshooting activities, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams.
• Identify and reduce downtime, waste, inefficiencies, and production losses through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete production reporting, documentation, and shift communication to ensure operational alignment and consistency.
• Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, including participation in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and ammonia emergency response awareness.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Business, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, food processing, agricultural processing, or a related production environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience within potato processing or agricultural manufacturing environments is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, food safety programs, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable for performance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to analyze operational issues, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and experience supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) programs is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including extended hours during peak production periods.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, crouching, and working in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation Package:

Salary range $70,000 - 80,000 USD annually+ bonus eligibility

Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
• Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.