Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Summary
The Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality food production. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor will coordinate production activities, enforce food safety and quality standards, and lead a team to meet production goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Production Operations & Workflow Management
* Supervise and optimize daily production activities to ensure schedules and output targets are met.
* Monitor and adjust workflow to prevent bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other food safety regulations.
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead, train, and mentor production employees to achieve performance goals.
* Conduct regular team meetings, provide feedback, and support employee development.
* Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Quality & Food Safety Compliance
* Ensure all products meet quality and safety standards, conducting inspections and addressing deviations.
* Implement and enforce food safety protocols, including SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and company-specific policies.
* Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Safety & Compliance
* Enforce workplace safety regulations and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
* Conduct safety training sessions and audits, addressing any hazards or incidents.
* Promote a safety-first culture and ensure employees follow sanitation and hygiene standards.
Process & Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance production quality.
* Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
* Analyze production metrics and implement process improvements.
Inventory & Resource Management
* Oversee raw material availability to ensure uninterrupted production.
* Work with the supply chain team to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
* Monitor usage of ingredients and packaging to minimize costs.
Reporting & Communication
* Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, waste, and efficiency metrics.
* Generate reports for management and recommend operational improvements.
* Communicate effectively with other departments, including quality, logistics, and maintenance.
Key Metrics
* Production efficiency: Meeting daily schedule targets.
* Line yield: Minimizing product loss and maximizing efficiency.
* Waste reduction: Minimizing material loss and production defects.
* Food safety & compliance: Adherence to HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills, and Abilities):
* 3+years of experience in food manufacturing supervision or a related production environment (REQUIRED).
* Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, SQF).
* Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
* Comfortable working in a cold, hot, or wet production environment, depending on product type.
* Available to work the 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. shift.
Company DescriptionKettle & Fire bone broth is manufactured by KettleWorks with bones from organically raised chickens or cattle, then slow simmered for a solid 24 hours with organic vegetables, sea salt and herbs.
All that simmer-time extracts insane amounts of protein, not to mention glycine, glucosamine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a long list of goodness, all of which your body converts into energy, stronger muscles, and a more effective immune system. Bone broth is also an amazing source of collagen, which is great for your skin, hair, nails, and bones.Company DescriptionKettle & Fire bone broth is manufactured by KettleWorks with bones from organically raised chickens or cattle, then slow simmered for a solid 24 hours with organic vegetables, sea salt and herbs. All that simmer-time extracts insane amounts of protein, not to mention glycine, glucosamine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a long list of goodness, all of which your body converts into energy, stronger muscles, and a more effective immune system. Bone broth is also an amazing source of collagen, which is great for your skin, hair, nails, and bones.
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