Production Supervisor

A leading U.S. rice manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee the entire production process within the Ready-to-Serve department, managing four critical areas:

Kitchen (ingredient prep/mixing), Fillers, Cooking & Retort, and Packaging.

You'll be one of two supervisors on-site per shift, leading a team of 30+ employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operations across all four production zones
• Lead a team of ~30 hourly employees with one additional supervisor on shift
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Oversee proper setup, operation, and troubleshooting of automated equipment
• Support shift transitions and ensure smooth hand offs between day and night teams
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost performance and reduce downtime
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure adherence to schedules

Preferred Experience:

• Background in retort processing, high-care environments, or ready-to-eat food manufacturing
• Strong leadership in a fast-paced, automated food production setting
• Solid understanding of food safety protocols and quality systems
• Ability to manage cross-functional responsibilities in a hands-on environment

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Rotating 3-4-4-3 schedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, then 4 days on / 3 days off
• 12-hour shifts: Either 4AM-4PM or 4PM-4AM
• Every other weekend off
• On-site support with another shift supervisor

Interested?

If you thrive in high-speed food manufacturing and are ready to lead in a fully automated, ready-to-serve environment - let's connect. Reach out to learn more or apply directly.