Second Shift Production Supervisor

Deep Foods, Inc.; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Deep Foods, Inc. in Union, NJ seeks a Second Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with 150+ staff.

You will drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives, supervise production activities, and ensure regulatory compliance and accurate records. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in high-speed manufacturing, strong leadership and bilingual English/Spanish communication

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-speed food manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, sanitation, and FDA/USDA compliance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills required to be successful.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily second shift production operations to meet production and customer goals.
• Monitor production performance, quality standards, and on-time shipment requirements.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data, downtime, scrap, and overtime trends to improve operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, sanitation, and company standards.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and management teams to support efficient plant operations.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Address employee relations and performance matters in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Stay informed on manufacturing best practices, safety standards, and operational improvements.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive multicultural work environment.
• Overtime will be often required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred.

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily second shift production operations to meet production and customer goals
• Monitor production performance, quality standards, and on-time shipment requirements
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze production data, downtime, scrap, and overtime trends to improve operational performance
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, sanitation, and company standards
• Partner with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and management teams to support efficient plant operations
• Train, coach, and develop production employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards
• Address employee relations and performance matters in accordance with company policy
• Maintain accurate production and operational records
• Stay informed on manufacturing best practices, safety standards, and operational improvements
• Foster a respectful and inclusive multicultural work environment
• Overtime will be often required

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Second Shift Production Supervisor to help oversee daily plant operations . The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in high-speed manufacturing environments and the ability to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for supervising production activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, supporting employee development, and maintaining efficient plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with over 150 employees.

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily second shift production operations to meet production and customer goals
• Monitor production performance, quality standards, and on-time shipment requirements
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Optimize labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze production data, downtime, scrap, and overtime trends to improve operational performance
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, sanitation, and company standards
• Partner with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and management teams to support efficient plant operations
• Train, coach, and develop production employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards
• Address employee relations and performance matters in accordance with company policy
• Maintain accurate production and operational records
• Stay informed on manufacturing best practices, safety standards, and operational improvements
• Foster a respectful and inclusive multicultural work environment
• Overtime will be often required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment Strongly preferred
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or other high-speed manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience with high-speed packaging and/or filling equipment strongly preferredKnowledge of plant operations including HVAC, refrigeration, sanitation, and GMP compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills required to be successful
• Must be available to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Production Supervisor : 3 years (Required)
• Food manufacturer : 3 years (Required)

Language

• English and Spanish (Required)

Shift Availability

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability To Commute

• Union, NJ 07083 (Required)

Work Location

In person

Company Description

Deep Foods is a major food manufacturer based that specializes in prepared Indian foods and frozen food products. Since 1977, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality products through innovation and a commitment to excellence. Our mission is to bring authentic Indian cuisine to consumers nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.