Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor works through Team Leads in establishing plant procedures and policies. Fosters a collaborative team environment through clear expectations, regular floor audits, and constructive feedback. Shift Time:9:00-6:00amKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for talent selection, onboarding, assimilation, and performance management of team members Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other food safety regulations Supervise and coordinate production schedules and staff to meet daily output goals. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions, collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics teams Enforce health and safety policies and maintain a clean work environment Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives Motivate others to achieve desired results by empowering and allowing direct reports to take ownership of their responsibilities Identify employee training needs and follow through to accomplish the desired results Communicate closely with managers on performance issues, procedures, and policies to ensure overall consistency Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to set and achieve Team goals Perform other related duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Engineering, Production Management, or a related field is often preferred or minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience in a cultured dairy manufacturing plant Technical knowledge of cheese and/or cultured dairy manufacturing Certifications in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety Certification, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Hands-on experience with production line operations, quality control, and equipment troubleshooting. Certifications in regulatory compliance and sanitation standards in food processing environments. Technical knowledge of food production processes, equipment, and safety standards. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to handle production issues and optimize workflows. Organizational skills for managing schedules, inventory, and documentation. Communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with procurement, quality control, and logistics teamsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather) Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely