Senior Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Diversified Foods & Seasonings seeks a Production Supervisor in Madisonville, LA to direct daily production while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. You will lead production employees, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and driving efficiency, with opportunities for growth within DFS and a strong focus on training and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing.
• Intermediate reading and math skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Food production/processing and ERP system experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule, and output goals.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, company policies, and safety requirements.
• Train, coach, and evaluate employees to support performance and development.
• Monitor and document production results, including yields, downtime, and labor.
• Partner with Quality and Maintenance to support product quality and operational needs.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and shift-change communication.
• Lead team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and improvement priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Diversified Foods & Seasonings seeks a Production Supervisor in Madisonville, LA to direct daily production while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. You will lead production employees, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and driving efficiency, with opportunities for growth within DFS and a strong focus on training and development.