2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Mackie Myers is partnering with a Food Contract Manufacturer on a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor role.

About the Role

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: Team Leads, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Associates

Status: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

The Production Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing activities within a fast-paced food production environment. This role ensures production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards, budget expectations, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will lead production teams, coordinate with planning and quality departments, monitor plant performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, operational problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage throughput, labor efficiency, quality performance, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

• Execute daily and weekly production schedules in partnership with Operations and Planning teams.
• Allocate labor and resources to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Monitor line performance and make real-time adjustments to maximize productivity.
• Track output, efficiency, downtime, labor utilization, and scrap performance.
• Support workforce planning for seasonal volume fluctuations and business growth.

Process & Operations Management

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure product consistency and adherence to specifications.
• Monitor critical production parameters and investigate deviations from established standards.
• Coordinate product changeovers to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure materials are accurately staged, rotated, and utilized according to company procedures.
• Verify packaging, labeling, coding, and finished product requirements are met.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety programs, quality systems, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate non-conformances, quality incidents, and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain audit readiness and support third-party, customer, and regulatory inspections.

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Partner with Maintenance to coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues impacting production performance.
• Monitor downtime trends and support initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure operational and sanitation checks are completed before production startup.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to production personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, disciplinary actions, and employee development activities.
• Conduct daily shift meetings focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational priorities.
• Develop team members through cross-training and succession planning.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze production data and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and workflow improvements.
• Participate in company-wide operational excellence programs.

KPIs

Performance is evaluated through metrics including:

• Schedule attainment and on-time order completion
• Productivity and labor efficiency
• Material utilization and waste reduction
• Equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness
• Quality performance and customer satisfaction
• Food safety compliance and audit performance
• Safety metrics and incident prevention
• Employee engagement, training completion, and workforce retention

Required Skills

• 3+ years of supervisory experience within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success managing production KPIs and driving measurable performance improvements.
• Working knowledge of food safety systems, quality programs, sanitation practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze production reports, operational data, and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing production personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production-related software systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing.
• Background with regulated production environments and quality management systems.
• Food safety certifications or industry-recognized training credentials.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Experience supporting peak-season or demand-driven production schedules.
• ERP or manufacturing software experience.