Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing
@ ilocatumProduction Supervisor - Food Manufacturing
About the job
An established food manufacturer focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role involves leading production teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Managing yields and labor
- Supervisory or team lead experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work in heat and cold
- Extended hours and weekends
Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Food safety knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
Full job description
Production Supervisor, Food Manufacturing
Location: Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 1st or 2nd shift available
Pay: $65,000 to $80,000 per year plus bonus
Lead a production team that hits its targets safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards as a Production Supervisor in food manufacturing.
Must-Haves
- Hands-on experience managing yields, labor, and root cause analysis
- Lead or supervisory experience training, coaching, or mentoring team members, or managing a process or project
- Strong analytical and math skills with clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in varying conditions (heat and cold) and extended hours or weekends when needed
What You'll Do
- Lead and motivate hourly production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals every shift
- Walk the floor daily, run safety audits, and correct unsafe conditions on the spot
- Enforce Food Safety and Food Quality plans and ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA regulations
- Train employees on safe operating procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
- Track and analyze production yields, efficiencies, and variances to cut downtime and costs
- Partner with Operations Managers to improve workflows and equipment performance
- Oversee equipment setup and routine maintenance to keep lines running at peak performance
- Lead monthly line meetings that keep your team aligned and informed
Nice-to-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (not required)
- Manufacturing background, with food manufacturing a strong plus
- Warehouse or distribution supervisory experience also considered
- Experience with HACCP and USDA regulated environments
Compensation and Benefits
- $65,000 to $80,000 base salary based on experience
- Bonus opportunity on top of base pay
- Choice of 1st or 2nd shift
About the Company
An established food manufacturer with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in its production operations.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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