What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Birchwood Foods?
Production Supervisor
đź“Ť Location: Columbus, OH
đź•’ Shift: 2nd Shift (Overtime and weekend work required)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to lead operations within our food manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, production performance, staffing, and efficiencies for the assigned department on 2nd shift.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment and is comfortable supporting operational needs through overtime and weekend work as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained to meet production demands
- Enforce all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout
- Prepare and review daily production and efficiency reports; drive results to meet or exceed targets
- Ensure all quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance are met
- Verify HACCP documentation in accordance with the approved HACCP plan
- Monitor and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Apply BRC / Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) principles and ensure compliance through training and oversight
- Lead, motivate, and develop production team members to support engagement and performance
Role Essentials
- Oversight of departmental safety, quality, production output, staffing, and efficiency
- Accountability for audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational performance
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to address issues quickly and effectively
Key Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
- Strong math and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to make quick, sound decisions in a production environment
- Proven team leadership and organizational skills
- Highly responsible, dependable, and detail‑oriented
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of food processing experience with USDA and HACCP familiarity (meat industry preferred)
- Previous experience in an RTE (Ready‑to‑Eat) facility a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Agriculture Science, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
- Experience or training in HACCP, GMPs, Safety, Lockout/Tagout, and BRC or Global Standards
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Why Join Us?
- Leadership opportunity on a critical production shift
- Impact safety, quality, and performance in a growing operation
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Career growth and professional development opportunities