Job Description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is a key front-line leader responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement. This individual will lead by example, set clear expectations, and foster a culture where employees feel supported, accountable, and committed to working safely. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive leader with strong communication skills and a passion for developing people while maintaining a safe, efficient production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor production team members to drive performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Set daily priorities, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure the team understands production goals and safety requirements.
• Provide regular feedback, conduct performance discussions, and support employee growth and skill development.
• Promote a positive work environment built on respect, accountability, and open communication.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safety as a core value and ensure all team members follow proper safety procedures, PPE requirements, and plant policies.
• Conduct daily safety checks, identify hazards, and take corrective action to eliminate risks.
• Partner closely with EHS teams to support safety training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Lead by example—model safe behaviors at all times and reinforce a “safety-first” culture across the shift.

Production Operations

• Oversee daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor equipment, materials, and labor resources to maintain smooth operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues promptly and coordinate maintenance support when needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and attendance documentation.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and report results to management.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, and all regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and direct teams.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and experience driving safety initiatives.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed based on production demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

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