About the Role
The Production Supervisor will oversee daily operations for a shift of approximately 50 employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production in compliance with FDA-regulated standards, GMP, and FSMA food hygiene practices.
Key Activities
Operational Leadership: Direct, lead, and motivate a team of approximately 50 employees to achieve production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to FDA-regulated environment requirements, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) food hygiene protocols.
Production Efficiency: Monitor and optimize production performance to meet KPIs related to quality, safety, cost, and productivity.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
Problem-Solving: Quickly assess and resolve production issues, troubleshoot equipment problems, and coordinate with maintenance teams as necessary.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, safety checklists, and employee performance logs.
Team Development: Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, quality expectations, and safety protocols.
Safety Oversight: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies, procedures, and compliance with OSHA standards.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless production processes.
Preferred Skills
Strong understanding of GMP and FSMA food hygiene practices.
Familiarity with automated manufacturing processes.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster teamwork.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience in production supervision will be considered.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a production supervisory role, ideally in a food processing or bakery manufacturing environment.
Experience working in an FDA-regulated facility preferred.
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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