Production Supervisor (2nd shift)

Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)Production Supervisor We are hiring a Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) to lead daily production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role oversees staffing, production performance, safety, GMP/food safety compliance, and cross-functional coordination to hit targets while maintaining quality and sanitation standards. Schedule: Varies | Up to 40 hours/week | Up to 7 days/week (as needed) Pay Rate: $82,000 to $85,000 yearlyKey ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily production operations including workforce assignments, labor allocation, shift coverage, and attendance to meet production targets.Work flexible schedules, including rotating day and night shifts, as required.Monitor production output, efficiency, and downtime; analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste.Understand production equipment operation, machine settings, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime; ensure availability of materials, equipment, and resources.Apply knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials to optimize machine performance, product quality, food safety, and sanitation.Train and guide production staff on SOPs, safety practices, GMP, and quality standards.Maintain accurate production records and prepare daily production reports.Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to resolve issues and support investigations (quality defects, complaints, food safety incidents, deviations), including root cause and corrective/preventive actions.Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support continuous improvement initiatives.RequirementsBachelor's degree preferred (Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or related).

Equivalent education/experience considered.3-5+ years in manufacturing or food production; 1-2+ years in a supervisor/team lead role.Experience supervising production employees and coordinating daily production activities across shifts in a fast-paced environment.Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements.Ability to coordinate scheduling, labor allocation, attendance, and employee assignments per policy/labor laws.Experience monitoring KPIs (output, efficiency, downtime, labor utilization) and taking action to meet targets.Strong problem-solving/root cause skills; ability to implement corrective actions.Experience following/maintaining SOPs to ensure consistent practices and product quality.Strong communication skills; able to partner with QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain/Warehouse, and HR.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and ability to use ERP/production systems.Willingness to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts based on operational needs.Flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as needed.Safety & Dress Code (Client Requirements)Long pants, closed-toe shoes, shirts with sleevesNo jewelry of any kindNo nail polishFollow safe body mechanics: lifting/bending/stooping/twisting safely; ask for help when neededBe mindful of slip/trip/fall hazards and stay hydrated (heat stress awareness)