Food Manufacturing Plant Supervisor

SUMMARY

A Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a production line or facility. They are responsible for driving shift efficiency, managing floor staff, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety regulations (such as GMP and HACCP) while meeting budgetary goals. The Plant Supervisor will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize production processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

× Production & Efficiency: Direct daily operations on the manufacturing floor to meet production schedules and maximize output. Monitor line efficiency, track yields, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to minimize waste and downtime.

× Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards. Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). Oversee quality checks, including temperature control, packaging integrity, and hygiene protocols.

× Team Leadership & Training: Manage, train, and mentor floor staff, leads, and operators. Handle shift scheduling, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with HR.

× Safety & Sanitation: Enforce OSHA regulations and facility safety rules. Conduct regular safety and sanitation audits, lead safety meetings, and investigate any accidents or safety deviations.

× Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate production records, inventory counts, and shift logs. Compile performance reports for plant management and explain variances in cost or production goals

× Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

× Experience: Typically 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment.

× Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing equipment (e.g., fillers, wrappers, packaging machinery) and food processing software.

× Certifications: Certifications in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), BRCGS, or GMP are highly preferred.

× Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

× Commitment to company values and ethics.

× Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.

× Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.

× Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.

× Management: must possess coaching and development skills.

× Organization: very detailed oriented and always prepared.

× Analytical Skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.

× Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills.

× Authentic passion for brand building, new product introduction, delicious food, and fun with your team and colleagues

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

× 2-5+ years of progressive leadership experience in the food, beverage, or agricultural processing industry.

× Experience with processed meat production and smokehouses is beneficial to this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. Must be able to stand for periods of time with frequent moving throughout the R&D and production area. Must have taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside a central heated and air-conditioned office building. There may be a need to enter and walk through a manufacturing setting and wear appropriate PPE. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Pay: $57,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person