Weekend Production & Packaging Supervisor

Balchem; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Uniforms and safety shoes provided

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Cereal

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor to lead Production and Packaging on weekend shifts, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations from raw material to finished product. You will supervise operators, coordinate priorities, and maintain clear handoffs with weekday teams.

The role requires strong leadership, prioritization, communication, and a solid understanding of GMP/HACCP while promoting a safety culture and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• 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, SOPs, work instructions, safety requirements, and production documentation.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Dependable and trustworthy, with the ability to work the weekend-focused schedule.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, SOPs, 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 GMP, HACCP, 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 per Master Sanitation Schedule and related cleaning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor to lead Production and Packaging on weekend shifts, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations from raw material to finished product. You will supervise operators, coordinate priorities, and maintain clear handoffs with weekday teams.

The role requires strong leadership, prioritization, communication, and a solid understanding of GMP/HACCP while promoting a safety culture and adherence to company policies.