Production Supervisor

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role, overseeing several production areas to ensure alignment with plant-wide objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, and team development. Acting as a bridge between frontline supervisors and senior plant leadership, this role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The Production Supervisor provides guidance, mentorship, and performance support to supervisors and indirectly to production staff, with a strong focus on cultivating talent and maintaining a culture of safety and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning and succession strategies to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to enhance team capabilities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment that reflects company values and encourages associate engagement.
• Lead efforts to maintain a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a secure work environment.
• Stay informed on regulatory updates and ensure team compliance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation standards.
• Establish and uphold quality benchmarks through SOPs and team training.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including audits and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, and other relevant standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement solutions to minimize waste and risk.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and throughput.

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