Production Supervisor, Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Manufacturing/Production Supervisor supervises and coordinates a shift in the Production Department to manufacture quality products for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a roll-up-your-sleeves approach, a positive attitude, works to empower and motivate their team and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, NJ.

What you'll do:

Supervise and coordinate production operations for team members, including scheduling, time management, performance evaluations, hiring, and discipline

Champion employee morale at all times

Identify training needs and areas for employee development and professional growth

Act as liaison and point of contact between leads, associates, and management team

Ensure employees are following GMPs, ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards and policy

Implement and champion new and existing initiatives across production teams

Work cross-functionally with Culinary, Production, and Facilities teams to ensure proper receiving, handoffs, QA, and other organizational GMPs and standards

Ensure the accuracy of manifests and documentation logs, and ensure all team members understand their functionalities

Keep up to date and maintain a working knowledge of relevant SOPs and processes

Have consistent communication with the team for issues, and work with management to troubleshoot and resolve any challenges in real-time effectively and efficiently

Perform production area audits and conduct regular shift meetings to comply with GMPs, food safety, audits, and safety regulations

Attend weekly safety meetings; maintain records of policy changes and rollouts

Ensure OSHA compliance standards are adhered to at all times by staff

Ensure that all COVID protocols are followed at all times

What you'll bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred

2+ years experience supervising employees in manufacturing or production required; experience in food manufacturing highly preferred

Working knowledge of state wage & time law

Desire to develop leadership skills

Strong communication skills that put people first and the ability to balance empathy and direct feedback to support and advocate for the team and maintain consistent performance standards

Ability to form effective working relationships with a cross-functional team

Ability to adhere to company SOPs and implement new initiatives as needed

You bring your A-game every day and encourage your team to do the same

You have a NJ or equivalent Food Handlers Certification

Flexibility to work weekends or early morning shifts

Ability to consistently work in a refrigerated environment

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and stoop, kneel, bend, and reach

Tech savvy approach to your work; proficiency with a variety of tech platforms including, but not limited to, G-Suite and SlackCompany Description

Randstad helps you get a rewarding job and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work. We understand the importance of a job in your life and we want to help you find work that makes you feel good. And we’ll help you continue to grow as your needs and ambitions change. That's what we're here for and what motivates us every day.