Shift Supervisor - Aseptic Food Manufacturing Leader

Sunny Sky Products; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny Sky Products in Douglassville, PA seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead daily production operations on a 3 AM-3:30 PM shift. You will oversee safety, quality, and productivity across the plant, driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives while managing a team of production staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, enforcing food safety programs, reporting metrics, and collaborating across shifts to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent 5 years of experience in food and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to handle multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Team player with demonstrated team leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Overall knowledge of plant operations.
• Metrics-driven with the ability to operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of safety, quality, and production in the plant for an assigned shift.
• Leads, directs and executes on production, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Manages self and others assertively with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Maintains a safe working environment and safety records. Drives a Safety Perfect Culture.
• Responsible for ensuring full compliance and execution of food safety and food quality programs.
• Coordinates production schedules on their shift and collaborates with peers across all shifts.
• Leads attainment of Key Performance Indicators, KPIs.
• Communicates pertinent information to management.
• Leads the execution and attainment of Manufacturing Excellence in regard to Safety, Quality, Productivity/Cost Performance, Service, Employee Morale, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Coordinates training of associates.
• Assists in selection, qualification, and evaluation of associates.
• Conducts all duties required in the supervision of all day shift production employees.
• Completes daily area inspections of plant floor operations.
• Communicates progress on production goals to workforce regularly.
• Ensures compliance with organization’s policies and procedures.
• Is involved in specialty projects, as assigned.
• Assesses work performance of associates to ensure expectations are met.Drives daily accountability.
• Provide leadership and direction to department employees.
• Identify and analyze problems, create and implement solutions.
• Seeks to understand root causes and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities within organization policies

Skills

College degree

5+ years experience

Leadership experience

Team leadership

MS Office Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Plant operations knowledge

Autonomy / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in food/manufacturing

Job description

Sunny Sky Products in Douglassville, PA seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead daily production operations on a 3 AM-3:30 PM shift. You will oversee safety, quality, and productivity across the plant, driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives while managing a team of production staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, enforcing food safety programs, reporting metrics, and collaborating across shifts to meet performance targets.