Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Location: Columbus, OH

Shift: 2nd Shift (Overtime and weekend work required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to lead operations within our food manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, production performance, staffing, and efficiencies for the assigned department on 2nd shift.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced, highly regulated environment and is comfortable supporting operational needs through overtime and weekend work as required.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to meet production demands

Enforce all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout

Prepare and review daily production and efficiency reports; drive results to meet or exceed targets

Ensure all quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance are met

Verify HACCP documentation in accordance with the approved HACCP plan

Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Apply BRC / Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) principles and ensure compliance through training and oversight

Lead, motivate, and develop production team members to support engagement and performance

Role Essentials

Oversight of departmental safety, quality, production output, staffing, and efficiency

Accountability for audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational performance

Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to address issues quickly and effectively

Key Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities

Strong math and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to make quick, sound decisions in a production environment

Proven team leadership and organizational skills

Highly responsible, dependable, and detail oriented

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of food processing experience with USDA and HACCP familiarity (meat industry preferred)

Previous experience in an RTE (Ready to Eat) facility a plus

Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Agriculture Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred

Experience or training in HACCP, GMPs, Safety, Lockout/Tagout, and BRC or Global Standards

Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Why Join Us?

Leadership opportunity on a critical production shift

Impact safety, quality, and performance in a growing operation

Competitive pay and benefits package

Career growth and professional development opportunities