Job Description
A major food manufacturer in looking to bring on a new 2nd shift production supervisor to support one of their facilities in New Jersey. This person will lead a team of production employees, maintain production goals, and ensure a safe working environment.
2nd shift: 5:30PM - 2:00AM Monday-Friday with weekend flexibility when needed
Location: Newark, NJ (On-site)
The Production Supervisor will :
- Leads and supervises production staff in the manufacturing of frozen desserts, ensuring efficient work flow and adherence to quality standards.
- Manages team performance by setting expectations, monitoring results, providing coaching and feedback, and addressing performance issues as needed.
- Oversees staffing processes, including recruiting, on-boarding, training, and mentoring employees to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
- Plans and coordinates production schedules, assigns tasks, monitors progress, resolves issues, and ensures timely completion of shift goals.
- Maintains operational excellence by enforcing safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards, and ensuring equipment functionality through timely repairs and evaluations.
- Drives continuous improvement by analyzing production data, refining procedures, and implementing system enhancements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
The Production Supervisor Must be:
- Fully bilingual in English & Spanish (REQUIRED)
- 5+ years in manufacturing (preferably in the food manufacturing space)
- Prior experience leading a team as a supervisor or manager
Job Tags
Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,