What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor – Bacon Press and Bacon Bits , 1st Shift position at Clemens Food Group?
Location: Hatfield, PA | On-Site
Schedule: 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Weekend flexibility required
At Clemens Food Group, a production Supervisor does more than keep production moving. You’ll lead the people and processes behind our 1st-shift bacon press and bacon bits operation—coaching your team, solving problems on the floor, and finding better ways to deliver safe, high-quality product every day.
As the Production Supervisor, you'll lead approximately 22 team members, including three Team Leads, and have significant responsibility for people, performance, and continuous improvement. The scope provides exposure across the business and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to continue growing toward Superintendent, Director, or other operations leadership opportunities within Clemens Food Group.
What You'll Do
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
Schedule: 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Weekend flexibility required
At Clemens Food Group, a production Supervisor does more than keep production moving. You’ll lead the people and processes behind our 1st-shift bacon press and bacon bits operation—coaching your team, solving problems on the floor, and finding better ways to deliver safe, high-quality product every day.
As the Production Supervisor, you'll lead approximately 22 team members, including three Team Leads, and have significant responsibility for people, performance, and continuous improvement. The scope provides exposure across the business and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to continue growing toward Superintendent, Director, or other operations leadership opportunities within Clemens Food Group.
What You'll Do
- Own performance across safety, quality, production, labor, yield, and operational KPIs.
- Spend approximately 70% of your time on the production floor, actively coaching your team and staying connected to the operation.
- Lead daily huddles, identify performance gaps, solve problems, and turn improvement opportunities into measurable results.
- Partner with Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and other teams to improve overall performance.
- Anticipate operational challenges and drive sustainable improvements across the bacon operation.
- 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience at the Supervisor, Superintendent, or comparable level.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
- Previous food manufacturing experience preferred, with meat or protein processing experience strongly preferred.
- Candidates from other complex, high-volume manufacturing industries with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
- Career progression from hands-on manufacturing roles into increasing levels of leadership is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage KPIs, develop people, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
- A self-driven leadership style with a bias for action, continuous improvement mindset, and ability to anticipate what's ahead—key behaviors identified for success in this position.
- Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.