Remote Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Balchem; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation, Defiance site, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead shift operations, ensure adherence to the production schedule, and drive safety, quality, and GMP compliance. The role emphasizes coaching, timely decisions, and optimizing staffing and equipment use.

You will collaborate with the Production Manager and Plant Manager, monitor processes, prepare reports, and mentor a team through continuous improvement. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; strong math, computer literacy, and communication skills.
• Some college coursework preferred with supervisory or lead experience in a food/plants environment.
• Must be able to organize tasks, manage workload, and work independently.
• Experience in team leadership and coordinating shift staffing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations and ensure adherence to production schedule.
• Promote safety, quality, and GMP compliance; monitor operations and take corrective actions.
• Prepare shift reports; communicate activities to Production/Plant Managers daily.
• Coach and develop team members; plan staffing and resources to meet objectives.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Coaching

Staff planning

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework (preferred)

Job description

Balchem Corporation, Defiance site, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead shift operations, ensure adherence to the production schedule, and drive safety, quality, and GMP compliance. The role emphasizes coaching, timely decisions, and optimizing staffing and equipment use.

You will collaborate with the Production Manager and Plant Manager, monitor processes, prepare reports, and mentor a team through continuous improvement. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.