Plant Supervisor

Plant Supervisor

We are seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee daily operations of our plant/kitchen, managing multiple department Team Leaders, including Production and Quality Assurance. The Plant Supervisor ensures efficient production, high-quality output, adherence to food safety standards, and continuous improvement across all areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensuring productivity, yield optimization, and quality standards are met.
• Monitor production to ensure compliance with food safety practices and manufacturing guidelines.
• Collaborate with QA team to identify and resolve departmental issues.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Review and update work aids to ensure verification of product quality.
• Manage daily production processes, including scheduling, reporting, and inventory oversight.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to optimize operations.
• Analyze production and operating reports to resolve manufacturing and maintenance issues, minimizing costs and preventing delays.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and goal-setting for supervisors and staff in areas such as manufacturing processes, scheduling, and equipment management.
• Cross-train employees, evaluate production staff performance, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and employee engagement.
• Participate in special projects and generate summaries of project performance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role or 4 years as a lead.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of quality systems and statistics preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Reliable, responsible, and proactive in taking initiative.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay ($75k–$80k)
• Tuesday–Saturday schedule 5:00 am Start Time
• Work Occasional Overtime
• Opportunities for growth and development

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person