Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor – Days

Balchem; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Paid Time Off

Uniforms provided

Tuition reimbursement

Free cereal

Job summary

Balchem Lincoln Nebraska is seeking a Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor to lead Production and Packaging during the weekend schedule. You will coordinate people, equipment, and priorities to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality output from raw materials to finished products.

The role requires strong leadership, timely communication, and hands-on support as needed. The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing leadership experience, knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation, and is capable of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; leadership ability and strong communication are essential.
• Experience leading both production and packaging operations in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and coordinate multiple activities across departments.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and safety requirements is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate weekend production and packaging teams.
• Coordinate start-of-shift directions, handoffs, and issue escalation.
• Maintain safety, quality, and process discipline; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Production knowledge

Packaging operations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

At Balchem we are committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted innovative and science based solutions to the nutrition health and food markets Our Lincoln Nebraska location specializes in the production and packaging of high quality cereal with options that are organic non GMO and gluten free Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe Founded in 1967 Balchem is a publicly traded company NASDAQ BCPC with annual revenues over 900 million and a market cap exceeding 40 billion The company consists of three business segments Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products Balchem employs over 1400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions To learn more about our dynamic stable and growing company visit wwwbalchemcom

Position Summary

The Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for both Production and Packaging during the weekend focused schedule This role is responsible for coordinating people equipment materials and priorities across the manufacturing operation to support safe compliant efficient and high quality production from raw material through finished packaged product The supervisor leads operators and leads responds to issues that arise during the shift reinforces company expectations and ensures effective communication and handoff with weekday leadership and support teams

Schedule Expectations

This position is designed to provide weekend coverage The regular schedule consists of 2 12 hour and 2 8 hour overnight shifts or a combination of 40 hours scheduled between Friday and Monday covering the day shift The position requires availability for the assigned weekend schedule and flexibility to support training meetings shift handoffs emergencies production needs and occasional schedule adjustments

Essential Functions

• Supervise motivate coach and monitor employees assigned to Production and Packaging during the weekend schedule
• Provide clear direction at shift start
• Maintain active floor presence
• Address performance attendance conduct communication and conflict concerns promptly and professionally
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company polices procedures and applicable laws partnering with Human Resources and management as appropriate
• Coordinate and oversee continual operation of production and packaging processes
• Monitor the safe and effective operation of production equipment and supporting systems including cookers extruders feed systems augers scales slurry systems surge bins PLCs and related equipment
• Oversee packaging activities including filling bags or totes to specification sealing labeling palletizing metal detector checks weight checks rework and scrap reporting and finished product handling
• Confirm operators follow approved recipes process parameters Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions; coordinate basic troubleshooting and elevate equipment or process issues when appropriate
• Provide hands on operational support when needed while maintaining overall supervisory coverage and decision making responsibility
• Communicate schedule deviations downtime staffing concerns quality issues safety events and other material risks to the appropriate manager and support functions
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Company safety requirements OSHA standards personal protective equipment requirements and established safe work practices
• Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices HACCP programs sanitation requirements and applicable food safety and quality standards throughout Production and Packaging
• Ensure work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean sanitary and orderly condition in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule and other assigned cleaning activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience leading both production and packaging operations is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment preferably in food cereal ingredient or other regulated manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees set priorities make sound decisions communicate expectations manage conflict and maintain composure during operational disruptions
• Strong organization time management documentation problem solving and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities across departments
• Ability to read and apply instructions correspondence Standard Operating Procedures work instructions safety requirements and production documentation
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Dependable and trustworthy with the ability to consistently work the assigned weekend focused schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in operations manufacturing business food science engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to three years of related manufacturing experience andor training
• Experience with food safety programs GMPs HACCP sanitation programs lockouttagout and OSHA requirements
• Experience with process equipment automated packaging equipment and structured continuous improvement

Working Conditions

Continually required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel objects communicate and use visual and hearing abilities Regularly required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl while following proper ergonomic and safe work practices May periodically lift up to 50 pounds and may assist with heavier items using proper lifting techniques team lifting and available equipment Must wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all plant safety hygiene and food safety requirements May be exposed to moving mechanical parts noise vibration airborne particles chemicals temperature variation wet or humid conditions and elevated or confided work areas depending on the task and location Must be able to distinguish color when required for safe operation product identification quality checks or documentation

What We Offer

• MedicalDentalVision Plan Insurance after 1st month
• 401k with 6 employer match after 60 days
• Paid Time Off
• Uniforms and safety shoes provided
• Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years work related
• Free Cereal

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity inclusion equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of harassment and hostility