About the Role
The Production Supervisor will oversee daily operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leader will be responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement for a team of 10–12 production associates.
Key Activities
Employee Safety
Reinforce and ensure full compliance with all OSHA standards, including employee safety trainings, certifications, and documentation.
Promote a proactive safety culture and lead daily safety talks and audits.
Employee Engagement
Drive and achieve Employee Engagement KPI targets.
Motivate, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational goals.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
Food Safety & Quality
Ensure full compliance with USDA, FDA, and SQF standards for food safety and quality.
Maintain strong working relationships with USDA Inspectors, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
Support HACCP and Food Safety programs through training, monitoring, and documentation.
Production Oversight
Oversee daily production schedules to ensure on-time and efficient operations.
Monitor KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and recommend process improvements.
Provide recommendations to leadership regarding staffing needs based on production demand and budget alignment.
Cost & Yield Management
Monitor and control production costs, minimising waste and maximising yield.
Track and report on cost-related KPIs to ensure alignment with company goals.
Preferred Skills
Strong understanding of SQF and GMP practices.
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop diverse teams.
Education and Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing (supervisory or lead role preferred).
Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written) required.
USDA/FDA-regulated facility experience required.
Food Service and HACCP certifications required.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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