Production Supervisor

As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven production. This hands-on leadership role focuses on driving performance, supporting continuous improvement, and fostering a safety-first, team-oriented environment. You will oversee 10+ direct reports and serve as a cross-functional liaison to ensure production targets are met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a Safety Culture: Champion safety initiatives, conduct incident investigations, lead preventive actions, and obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ensure Operational Readiness: Maintain audit-ready standards through proactive safety, sanitation, and equipment utilization practices.
• Drive Team Performance: Supervise employee workflow and productivity using OEE metrics, training plans, coaching feedback, and performance reviews.
• Promote Interdepartmental Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Sanitation.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Participate in root cause analysis, Lean Six Sigma projects, 5S, and visual management to optimize efficiency.
• Manage Inventory & Resources: Oversee material availability and lead the purchasing process to support continuous production flow.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Participate in root cause analysis, Lean Six Sigma projects, 5S, and visual management to optimize efficiency.
• Provide Leadership Continuity: Step in during planned/unplanned absences to maintain consistent operational oversight.
• Enforce Schedule Adherence: Align shift activities with production scheduling to ensure timely and complete order fulfillment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing with direct reports
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English (written & verbal); Spanish is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing practices
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge required; certification preferred (Yellow or Green Belt)
• Flexible schedule, including availability for occasional weekends
  
  

Work Environment

• 75% plant floor, 25% office setting
• Exposure to loud, busy, and temperature-variable conditions (dust, dampness)
• Must wear company-provided PPE at all times
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 lbs. with assistance), stair climbing
• Use of touch screen monitors and digital production tools
• Occasional outdoor duties, subject to Rochester weather
  
  

Ready to rise with us? Apply today and help shape the future of baking excellence at Pennant Ingredients.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, salary range from $65,000 – $82,000 annually.