Production Supervisor: Safety & Lean Improvement

Morton Salt, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for Tuesday through Saturday to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple product lines, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead hourly teams, coordinate maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement in production efficiency. The role requires strong supervisory experience in manufacturing or food-related industries, with a focus on GMP, EHS, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of supervisor experience in manufacturing or food industries.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of supervisor experience preferred.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Lean Certification preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and drive injury-free workplace.
• Ensure EHS, MOC, GMP, and QC compliance.
• Conduct weekly safety and quality meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping and housekeeping standards.
• Manage engineering projects within department.
• Troubleshoot machine issues with hourly operators.
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment repairs.
• Own budget for department including manpower and maintenance.
• Create and close maintenance work orders.
• Monitor machine downtime and optimize utilization.
• Meet and exceed production goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Root cause analysis

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s/Associate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Six Sigma Certification

Lean Certification

Job description

Morton Salt, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for Tuesday through Saturday to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple product lines, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead hourly teams, coordinate maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement in production efficiency. The role requires strong supervisory experience in manufacturing or food-related industries, with a focus on GMP, EHS, and problem-solving skills.