Production Supervisor

Role Overview:

The Junior Production Lead will support daily production operations, helping coordinate workflow, production priorities, materials, and team activities. This is an early-career leadership opportunity for a candidate with a background in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will combine academic knowledge with hands-on experience in food manufacturing or a closely related production environment, working with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to maintain efficient workflows and support continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

▪ 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, food production, or a closely related manufacturing environment.

▪ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

▪ Experience supporting production operations, workflow coordination, or process improvement.

▪ Understanding of production processes, material flow, inventory, and operational efficiency.

▪ Experience working in a food manufacturing or similar production environment while following established quality, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.

▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

▪ Experience working with production data, records, reports, or operational information.

▪ Ability to identify operational issues and support practical solutions.

▪ Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

▪ Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements:

▪ Regularly move between production, warehouse, and operational areas throughout the workday.

▪ Frequent standing and walking within a food manufacturing environment.

▪ Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move production-related materials as needed.

▪ Ability to work around production equipment, warehouse activity, and food manufacturing operations.

▪ The facility handles nuts, spices, and other food products; candidates must be able to work in an environment where these products and related allergens are present.

▪ Follow established food safety, GMP, and workplace safety procedures while working in operational areas.

Key Responsibilities:

▪ Support Daily Production: Assist with coordinating daily production activities, priorities, and workflow.

▪ Monitor Production Flow: Track production progress and identify delays, bottlenecks, or operational issues.

▪ Coordinate Production Activities: Help ensure employees, materials, and resources are aligned with daily production needs.

▪ Support Material Flow: Coordinate with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to help ensure materials are available when required.

▪ Track Production Data: Maintain accurate production records and assist with reports and operational data.

▪ Identify Process Improvements: Review workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and consistency.

▪ Assist with Problem Resolution: Help investigate production issues and support timely solutions with the appropriate teams.

▪ Support Team Coordination: Assist with day-to-day coordination of production employees and activities.

▪ Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support operational goals.

▪ Maintain Quality & Safety Standards: Follow established food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety procedures.

▪ Support Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives focused on improving production processes and operational efficiency.

▪ Maintain Organization: Help keep production areas, materials, records, and workflows organized and efficient.

▪ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay: $66,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• Food production: 3 years (Preferred)
• GMP: 3 years (Preferred)
• SAP Supply Chain Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person