Production Supervisor- Food Manufacturing Experience
Royal Fresh Cuts
- Atlanta, GA
- $75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production line employees to meet production schedules and targets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMPs) and company quality policies.
- Monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and conduct corrective actions when necessary.
- Drive a culture of safety by enforcing proper PPE use, safety practices, and responding to incidents or near-misses.
- Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to support seamless production flow.
- Track and report production metrics such as yield, downtime, labor efficiency, and waste.
- Utilize KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in the training and onboarding of new employees and cross-training existing staff.
- Lead pre-shift meetings, safety huddles, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records for labor, production output, and inventory usage.
- Enforce company policies, standards of conduct, and attendance expectations.
- Identify and troubleshoot process issues and escalate as needed to management.
- Promote employee engagement and team morale while maintaining accountability.
- Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Solid business acumen with a basic understanding of P&L statements.
- Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Basic comprehension of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Business Central knowledge a plus
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
- Must be able to manage operations across multiple buildings.
- Must be available to work Sundays and other flexible hours as needed (including holidays).
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and good manufacturing practices.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify required).
- Cold, wet, and fast-paced and wet manufacturing environment.
- Temperature ranges between 38°F and 45°F.
- Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
- Standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, speak, walk, read, sit, twist, and bend
- The employee must frequently stand and walk.
- The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.