Production Supervisor

1. Purpose of the Job

Leads and owns all production activities on an assigned shift to ensure the safe efficient and compliant manufacture of gelatin and related byproducts.

The Production Supervisor sets the tone for the shift by leading by example reinforcing expectations and driving accountability across the team. This role is responsible for supervising 1520 union production operators while ensuring alignment to safety quality food safety environmental and cost standards.

As the primary leader on night shift (4 on 4 off schedule) this position operates with a high level of autonomy making timely decisions resolving issues in real time and ensuring effective communication and handoff to day shift and key stakeholders (Maintenance Engineering Quality EHS and Operations Leadership).

1. Leadership & Shift Ownership

• Lead the shift with a visible hands-on presence setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance and behaviors.
• Establish the tone for safety quality teamwork and operational discipline through consistent leadership actions.
• Lead coach and develop union employees to build capability ownership and engagement.
• Make timely sound decisions to address production people and equipment challenges with limited on-site support.

1. Shift Communication & Coordination

• Lead structured shift kickoff meetings covering safety topics KPI performance indicators production priorities sanitation expectations deviation review and critical maintenance items.
• Ensure clear timely communication across shifts to drive continuity of operations and alignment on plant priorities.
• Partner and escalate issues when necessary with cross-functional teams including Maintenance Engineering Quality EHS and Warehousing to resolve issues and execute plans.
• Provide detailed and actionable shift handoff updates outlining plant status risks and support needs for the next shift/day.

1. Production & Operational Excellence

• Supervise and coordinate gelatin production activities to meet or exceed safety quality yield and throughput targets.
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to address gaps in performance.
• Identify escalate and resolve process deviations to minimize impact to production and quality.
• Drive adherence to standard work operating procedures and process controls.

1. Safety Quality & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety policies and proactively address hazards.
• Actively participate in behavioral based safety visits behavioral near miss reporting and encouraging the use of risk assessments for increased safety awareness.
• Ensure adherence to GMP food safety and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Own product quality on shift ensuring specifications documentation and traceability requirements are met.
• Reinforce sanitation standards and ensure execution aligns with expectations.

1. Maintenance Coordination (Night Shift Focus)

• Check routinely with on-shift maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment issues and prioritize corrective actions.
• Support basic troubleshooting and facilitate rapid response to equipment failures.
• Communicate clearly to Maintenance leadership regarding unresolved issues priorities and required follow-up actions.
• Coordinate and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime.

1. Planning Resources & Cost Management

• Manage labor resources including overtime scheduling staffing coverage and work assignments which includes providing information to support payroll.
• Review inventory levels and coordinate with Purchasing and Warehousing to ensure material availability.
• Support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives within production and environmental areas.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve performance.
• Plan and execute CIPs with Maintenance for both efficiency and effectiveness.

1. Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production reports yield tracking and operational documentation.
• Review processing documentation for lot cutoffs traceability and compliance.
• Maintain clear records of shift performance issues and actions taken.

Qualifications :

1. Education Experience Knowledge

Education

• This position requires a highs school diploma or GED. Some secondary education is a plus.

Experience

• 5 - 8 Years of relevant experience in a similar position. 

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal 
• MS office 

Additional Information :

• This is a permanent night shift (12 hours) - 4 on 4 off schedule. 
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with noise machinery and varying temperatures
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. 
• Benefits from day one. 
• External applicants must currently be eligible to work in the US 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time