Job Title:Production Supervisor Ossid
Department:Production / Operations
Reports To:Production Superintendent
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Acorn Plant
Work Arrangement:On-site
Shift / Schedule:1st Shift
Travel Requirements:N/A
Employment Type:Regular, full-time

Purpose and Scope

The Production Supervisoris responsible forleading 1st shift production operations at the Acorn Plant, including tray packing, tray pack preparation, and trayless pack activities. This role ensures a safe, well-organized, efficient operation with minimal downtime whilemaintainingcompany standards, customer specifications, quality expectations, GMP requirements, HACCP compliance, andaccurateproduction recordkeeping. The Production Supervisor assigns, trains, coaches, and monitors team membersin accordance withcompany policies and applicable government regulations, while supporting production efficiency, team member development, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities involved in tray packing, tray pack preparation, and trayless pack operations.

• Ensure a safe, organized, efficient production environment with minimal downtime.

• Coordinateline workto meet production orders in collaboration with team members, leads, and other departments.

• Maintain product quality standards and ensure customer specifications are met.

• Maintain department performance within established standards for efficient use of human resources, equipment, and materials.

• Maintain and report production-related informationregardingyields, efficiencies, laborutilization, and other key performance measures to the Superintendent.

• Identifyand support continuous improvement opportunities in materials, processes, lean manufacturing, and total quality management.

• Ensure production processes and products adhere to GMP standards, customer specifications, and the company’s HACCP Plan.

• Ensure HACCP recordkeeping and related documentation are completed andmaintainedaccurately.

• Partner with maintenance staff, outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager, and the Plant Manager to ensure equipment and work areas are appropriatelymaintainedand operating continuously and efficiently.

• Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships with management personnel and USDA representatives.

• Establish norms and standards for department performance and stay current with developments in management and process optimization.

• Mentor and motivate approximately 40 team members by providing training and development to support performance and personal growth.

• Communicate performance standards to team members, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and counsel performance concerns as needed.

• Communicate standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, GMPs, and HACCP procedures.

• Train team members on safety regulations and practices and enforce safe work behaviors.

• Manage staffing, line coverage, and attendance for the assigned shift.

• Facilitate team meetings, including team member training, and ensureappropriate documentationis completed andmaintained

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Compensation$65,000 - $80,000

Additional Compensation:KPI-based incentive program.

The posted compensation range for this role reflectsthe minimum andmaximumamount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sickleave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employeeassistanceprograms (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Two years of proven supervisory experience in process optimization, operations, manufacturing, or business managementrequired

• Experience in food manufacturingpreferred

• Ability to recognize changes in production needs or operating conditions and respond appropriately.

• Demonstrated positive attitude and uncompromising regard for quality, safety, and GMP standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of team members, leaders, and cross-functional partners.

• Demonstrated ability to guide others effectively and positively influence team member attitude, engagement, and performance.

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, quality standards, production recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance preferred.

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred but notrequired

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.