Production SupervisorUnder the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor works through Team Leads in establishing plant procedures and policies. Fosters a collaborative team environment through clear expectations, regular floor audits, and constructive feedback.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for talent selection, onboarding, assimilation, and performance management of team membersEnsure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other food safety regulationsSupervise and coordinate production schedules and staff to meet daily output goals. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions, collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics teamsEnforce health and safety policies and maintain a clean work environmentSupport continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiativesMotivate others to achieve desired results by empowering and allowing direct reports to take ownership of their responsibilitiesIdentify employee training needs and follow through to accomplish the desired resultsCommunicate closely with managers on performance issues, procedures, and policies to ensure overall consistencyUse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to set and achieve Team goalsPerform other related duties as assigned by managementQualifications & Education:Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Engineering, Production Management, or a related field is often preferred or minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience in a cultured dairy manufacturing plantTechnical knowledge of cheese and/or cultured dairy manufacturingCertifications in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety Certification, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Hands-on experience with production line operations, quality control, and equipment troubleshooting.Certifications in regulatory compliance and sanitation standards in food processing environments.Technical knowledge of food production processes, equipment, and safety standards.Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to handle production issues and optimize workflows.Organizational skills for managing schedules, inventory, and documentation.Communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with procurement, quality control, and logistics teamsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving partsContinually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely