Production Supervisor

B&D Foods is seeking an experienced Production Group Supervisor to lead first-shift operations. This hands-on role is ideal for a leader who sets clear expectations, solves problems, and builds a team committed to safe, high-quality, efficient production.

• →Provide daily direction and hands-on supervision to assigned production employees.
• →Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, sanitation, reliability, and productivity.
• →Train, coach, and develop employees to strengthen job knowledge, technical skills, and independent problem-solving.
• →Address performance concerns and workplace conflicts promptly and professionally.
• →Build a workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect.

• Develop a thorough understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues, partnering with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Respond with urgency during production disruptions while maintaining a safe, organized approach.
• Communicate staffing, production, quality, safety, and equipment concerns promptly to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate with the Production Department Manager and Supply Chain Manager to develop schedules that support quality, efficiency, and cost-control goals.
• Lead improvements that reduce waste, strengthen equipment reliability, and improve production results.

• Ensure employees follow company policies, operating procedures, food-safety requirements, and finished-product specifications.
• Maintain expectations for lot tracking, traceability, and adherence to established production procedures.
• Monitor sanitation activities and cleaning results to verify completion according to established procedures and applicable USDA requirements.
• Reinforce consistent standards and follow through on corrective actions.

• Review and approve departmental payroll accurately and on time.
• Adjust priorities as staffing, equipment, and production needs change.
• Provide coverage for other Production Group Supervisors as needed.
• Support flexible hours and weekend coverage within a 24/7 production environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least five years of experience in food processing or manufacturing.
• At least two years of supervisory or team-leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of food-manufacturing processes, GMPs, food-safety requirements, and production technology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and achieve results through others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across varied backgrounds and experience levels.
• Sound judgment and strong organizational, troubleshooting, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to remain composed under pressure, manage competing priorities, and follow through on commitments.
• A dependable, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
• Availability to work the posted first-shift schedule and provide additional coverage as operational needs require.

B&D Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace that values and respects diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.