The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. This role oversees production performance and team execution to support product quality, operational readiness, and continuous workflow. The supervisor ensures that production goals are achieved while maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee production workforce.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety requirements.
Collaborate with maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, downtime, and waste.
Supervise, coach, and develop team members, providing direction, training, and performance feedback
Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and attendance standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance
Responsible for supervising and leading a unionized workforce in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Maintain accurate production records to support compliance and audit requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by your manager/supervisor
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, food/beverage, or related environment.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and OSHA regulations.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Work Environment
Manufacturing/plant environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and cleaning chemicals.
Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit, MI
Skills
Coachingunmatched
Collective Bargainingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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