Supervisor - Production (Production)

Colonial Group; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring top quality and profitability while leading a safety‑conscious team on a 12‑hour dayshift. You will monitor production, organize workflows, analyze efficiency, and enforce GMPs, food safety, and SQF standards across the facility.

This role requires at least 3 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to drive continuous improvement with HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communications, interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; especially excel
• Knowledge of time and attendance systems
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience implementing SQF programs preferred
• Strong understanding of the sanitation process in a food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and ensure safety of team members.
• Facilitate daily/weekly production to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Manage production goals in a safe, cost-effective and compliant manner.
• Review production records for accuracy and maintain documentation.
• Ensure sanitation, housekeeping and facility cleanliness meet quality standards.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental regulation compliance and GMPs.
• Analyze labor efficiencies and allocations to meet demand; manage timekeeping and vacations.
• Develop reports and coach direct reports toward improved performance.
• Lead training and orientation for team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-level collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

This is a dayshift position 12hr shift on a 2/2/3 schedule

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

As a Production Supervisor, you will monitor our production operations and ensure that they deliver maximum quality in a profitable manner. Your duties will include monitoring employees٫ organizing workflows and analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Responsible for the leadership and safety of production team members.
• Facilitate the daily/weekly production of all products ensuring all are produced efficiently, timely and in accordance with Freshpet quality standards.
• Manages and directs daily production goals in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner and all industry and regulatory standards are being met.
• Review production records for accuracy and ensure all records are maintained properly.
• Ensure the sanitation, housekeeping and overall cleanliness of the facility is in compliance with quality standards.
• Responsible for OSHA and environmental regulation compliance for Operations as well as factory GMPs, food safety and sanitation.
• Analyzing labor efficiencies and labor allocations to meet demand; scheduling vacations/time off; managing overtime hours; manage time keeping system.
• Develop and motivate direct reports to improve the efficiency of their current duties and have clearly identified goals.
• Conduct/document regular communication, production, and safety meetings to keep team members informed; encourage team member feedback/ideas.
• Address team member issues and deliver corrective action to include behavior, safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, work standards and time infractions. Partner with HR department for direction and guidance, as necessary.
• Lead/Assist in team member orientation and training
• Maintain current thorough knowledge of the factory and its systems.
• Must participate as an active team player and motivated individual.
• Continuous improvement processes and work conditions.
• Perform other duties as required

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; preferable in a food manufacturing facility
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communications, interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; especially excel
• Knowledge of time and attendance systems
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience implementing SQF programs preferred
• Strong understanding of the sanitation process in a food manufacturing facility

What We Offer

The range for this position is: $80,000-$95,000

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.