Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorThe Production Supervisor is responsible for leading 1st shift packaging operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment at The Marzetti Company's College Park location. This role provides direct leadership to frontline production associates while driving safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production team. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role that requires a strong floor presence, the ability to coach and develop employees, and the ability to drive operational execution in a high-speed production environment.Monday through Friday2nd-shift availability with flexibility for extended hours and occasional SaturdaysWe kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of Marzetti Company, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.Responsibilities ?

What You'll DoLead daily 2nd shift packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, production, and efficiency targetsSupervise approximately 27–28 production associates across multiple packaging linesOversee packaging formats including bottles, cups, pouches, packets, Cryovac packaging, and other automated packaging systemsMonitor production KPIs including throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, waste, and OEE performanceCoordinate staffing and labor resources to support production schedules and operational demandsEnsure accurate production reporting and shift communicationPromote and enforce a strong culture of safety and food quality throughout the operationEnsure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety requirementsPartner with Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues and minimize downtimeSupport internal and external audit readiness effortsCoach, mentor, and develop frontline production employees and team leadsBuild accountability and maintain strong employee engagement on the production floorAddress employee relations concerns and performance issues in a timely and professional mannerLead shift communication meetings and support a positive team-oriented cultureProvide hands-on leadership and support during operational challengesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reductionSupport Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives including root cause analysis, 5S, standard work, and process improvement activitiesParticipate in problem solving and corrective action efforts to improve operational performanceUtilize visual management tools and operational dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountabilityQualifications ? What You'll BringBachelor's degree preferred2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience requiredFood manufacturing or high-speed packaging experience strongly preferredStrong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skillsExperience working in fast-paced manufacturing environmentsLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferredThe Supervisor will work in a fast-paced manufacturing plant environment, requiring flexibility to rotate across shifts and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The role demands strong leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby's® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.