Production Supervisor: Specs, Training & Safety Leader

Mastronardi Produce; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce in Jonestown, PA is seeking a Production Area Supervisor to direct all activities in the production area, coach staff, and ensure adherence to customer specs. The role emphasizes training, performance measurement, and policy development to boost efficiency.

Applicants should have at least three years in production, strong regulatory knowledge (FDA/USDA/OSHA), and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a production environment; produce industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statutes and guiding principles (FDA, USDA, MIOSHA, OSHA, CFIA).
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts.
• Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.
• A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended workdays on different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all activities within the Production area, including training and coaching, measuring employee performance and recommending policies and procedures for the production area.
• As the customer specification expert for the designated area, this position will ensure all specifications are met, and will provide analysis and recommendations to the Production Manager to improve efficiencies.
• Monitor status of daily order requirements and ensure order completion to meet Ready Time within customer specifications for their lines.
• Enforces proper packing procedures to meet product specs, costs and organization.
• Verify accurate grade-out and recording procedures per line.
• Maintains respective area to meet Health and Food Safety policies.
• Ensures the Commodity Managers’ allocations are being followed.
• Provides training and guidance to Graders on customer specs, packing production processes, and health/food safety policies.
• Oversees all skid stacking quality, including the proper use of pallet ties per area.
• Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the production lines and team.
• Coaches reports on performance and attendance.
• Monitors attendance throughout the day and takes necessary steps to ensure lines are fully staffed by reorganizing lines or adjusting schedules.
• Issues Corrective Action and may be consulted if termination is needed based on performance or attendance.
• Maintain a clean and organized area always.
• Working with the agency on-site contact to ensure that all agency personnel understand and follow Mastronardi policies and procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mastronardi Produce in Jonestown, PA is seeking a Production Area Supervisor to direct all activities in the production area, coach staff, and ensure adherence to customer specs. The role emphasizes training, performance measurement, and policy development to boost efficiency.

Applicants should have at least three years in production, strong regulatory knowledge (FDA/USDA/OSHA), and proficiency with MS Office.