Food Production Supervisor Job Description Overview
As a Food Production Supervisor in the Food & Beverage / Manufacturing sector, your role is critical to ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of food products. You will play a key part in overseeing the production process, managing a team of production workers, and ensuring that all products meet quality and safety standards.
- The importance of this role lies in its direct impact on the company’s success by ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of food products while maintaining quality standards.
- This role fosters team collaboration by leading and supervising a production team, ensuring smooth operations, and aligning efforts towards achieving company goals.
- Major innovations in food production technology, challenges in meeting regulatory requirements, and industry trends towards sustainable practices are all significant aspects of this job.
- Key stakeholders you will interact with include production managers, quality control teams, suppliers, and sometimes clients, depending on the business structure.
- Success in this role is measured by KPIs such as production efficiency, product quality, adherence to safety standards, and meeting production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
As a Food Production Supervisor, your responsibilities include:
- Project Planning and Execution: You will be responsible for planning production schedules, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring the timely execution of projects to meet demand.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Addressing production issues, resolving conflicts, and making strategic decisions to optimize production processes and overcome challenges.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Working closely with procurement, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure seamless coordination across departments and achieve production goals.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to production staff to enhance their skills, improve performance, and foster a positive work environment.
- Process Improvement and Innovation: Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance production processes, introduce new technologies, and drive innovation in food production methods.
- Technical or Customer-Facing Responsibilities: Handling technical aspects of production equipment, troubleshooting issues, and occasionally liaising with customers to address product specifications or concerns.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To excel in this role, you need the following skills and qualifications:
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in food production processes, quality control standards, inventory management systems, and familiarity with relevant software systems.
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field. Certification in HACCP and food safety is preferred.
- Experience Level: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food production, with previous roles in supervisory or managerial positions. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving aptitude, adaptability to fast-paced environments, and the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of food safety regulations, quality assurance practices, production efficiency metrics, and industry trends in food manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional qualifications that would set you apart:
- Experience in leading production teams in high-volume food manufacturing facilities.
- Advanced certifications in Lean Six Sigma, project management, or leadership training.
- Familiarity with automated production systems, IoT applications in food production, or ERP software.
- Demonstrated success in optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and implementing sustainable practices.
- Participation in industry conferences, published articles on food production best practices, or contributions to process improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in a second language for effective communication in multicultural production environments.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Base Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Bonuses & Incentives: Performance-based bonuses, profit-sharing options, and opportunities for advancement.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives.
- Retirement Plans: 401k retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave options.
- Career Growth: Training programs, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs to support your career advancement.
Application Process
If you are interested in the Food Production Supervisor position, here’s what to expect during the application process:
- Submitting Your Application: Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
- Initial Screening: Our HR team will review your application and qualifications. If selected, you will be contacted for a screening interview.
- Technical and Skills Assessment: Depending on the role, you may be required to complete a technical assessment or case study to evaluate your skills.
- Final Interview: Successful candidates will have a final interview with the hiring manager to assess fit and discuss further details.
- Offer and Onboarding: Upon selection, you will receive a formal job offer and begin the onboarding process to join our team.
