Production Supervisor - Custom Foods

Custom Foods is an SQF-certified leading manufacturer of frozen dough!  We are currently seeking an additional Production Supervisor on our second shift to accommodate increased business orders. This role will be responsible for motivating team members to meet a production goal by overseeing the physical operation of production, receiving, shipping, and sanitation. This is a key role in producing safe products for our customers' consumption.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with distribution of production schedule
• Achieve daily output to meet demands of production schedule
• Maintain proper inventory levels, avoiding shortage
• Train employees on safety measures and keep safety culture prominent during all operations
• Ensure product quality standards throughout mixing, weight checks, temperature checks, production, and packaging
• Responsible for food safety, food quality, and food defense
• Monitor productivity of all employees
• Be a team player and jump in as necessary

Requirements:

• Experience leading teams to successful goals, manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Ability to motivate others to achieve a goal
• Ability to coach and correct others' performance
• Ability to lift up to (40) forty pounds occasionally
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending
• Forklift certification preferred
• Able to learn/properly use pallet jacks and forklifts
• Temperatures below freezing occasionally - proper clothing provided
• Ability to work second shift (approximately 2pm - 3am) consistently
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred, not required
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of materials handling, assembly, and fabrication processes
• Proficiency in using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Basic math skills for calculating measurements, quantities, and production metrics
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.