Production Lead

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure that quality, safety, cost, and productivity goals are met. This role oversees production line performance, staff scheduling, and compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing who can drive efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement across operations.

• Maintain and monitor production schedules to meet customer orders and operational targets.
• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities across assigned lines or departments.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability within the production team.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, USDA, FDA, and company food safety and quality standards.
• Lead, train, and coach production employees to achieve performance, quality, and safety objectives.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production data, yields, and material usage in ERP or production tracking systems.
• Monitor production KPIs, identify root causes of downtime or quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production bottlenecks and ensure consistent workflow.

Shift: 1st shift & 2nd shift available

• Experience working in a USDA facility
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role within a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop production staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with production scheduling, process improvement, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, SQF).

Bonus & Shift differential offered