Production Team Leader - 1st Shift | Food Manufacturing

Simmons Foods; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Fort Smith, AR, seeks a Supervisor Production - 1st Shift to lead a frontline team, manage schedules, and drive safety and quality. The role focuses on product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and company rules.

The supervisor will oversee staffing, time-off approvals, and performance appraisals while promoting a safe work environment and continuous improvement through LEAN practices across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years related work experience with at least 1 year in a leading role.
• Must be able to read and write English. Experience in food processing preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a frontline production team.

Responsibilities

• Leads an assigned production team to meet goals while ensuring safety and quality.
• Schedules, tracks attendance, reviews time off, and manages direct reports.
• Mentors team on LEAN practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitors production reports, line speeds, throughput, and yields to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

LEAN

Production planning

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years related work experience

Job description

Simmons Foods in Fort Smith, AR, seeks a Supervisor Production - 1st Shift to lead a frontline team, manage schedules, and drive safety and quality. The role focuses on product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and company rules.

The supervisor will oversee staffing, time-off approvals, and performance appraisals while promoting a safe work environment and continuous improvement through LEAN practices across multiple departments.