The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing packaging line operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production of finished juice products. This role owns day-to-day execution on the production line, including labor coordination, line performance, and adherence to quality and food safety standards.
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The Production Supervisor works closely with Processing, Warehouse, Quality, and Shipping & Receiving to ensure smooth material flow and consistent production output in a lean manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Production and Operations Leadership
- Lead and manage all on-shift packaging line activities, ensuring safe, efficient operation, and compliance with production plans.
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including throughput, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
- Coordinate all startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
- Supervise production employees, assigning labor based on production needs and maintaining clear daily priorities.
- Coordinate with Processing and Warehouse teams to ensure consistent material supply and finished goods removal, communicating any shortages or constraints.
- Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation standards, and all food safety requirements.
- Partner with the Quality team for proper execution of in-process checks, documentation, and support of audits/corrective actions.
- Enforce all safety policies, conduct observations, and ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Monitor equipment performance, coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime, and support troubleshooting efforts.
- Train, coach, and develop production staff, addressing performance issues in coordination with leadership.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance line efficiency and reduce waste.
- Operational Requirements
- Must be flexible to support production and warehouse operations, with a willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
See below.
Education:
High School
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Qualifications & Experience
--High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
--Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing, with production leadership responsibility.
--Prior experience in beverage or liquid filling operations strongly preferred.
--Experience supervising hourly production teams.
--Strong understanding of production line operations, efficiency metrics, and labor management.
--Familiarity with GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality systems.
--Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
--Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup or restart environment
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