Supervisor Production

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising one or more department or areas and employees within a fast-paced Food Production Department within F&S Fresh Foods manufacturing facility. Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance meet company specifications. Provides direction, training, and motivation to team members, using recognition, constructive feedback, and other rewards with appropriate discretion in a continuous improvement environment. Follows all health and safety standards and enforces use of PPE’s. Ensures use of machinery, chemicals and tools are used in accordance with company policies and are properly documented. 

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the full scope of production work by team members meets fresh food production requirements. 

• Schedule, staff, plan, organize, and direct production activities for one or more departments or work areas. Schedules staff based upon production demand. Documents timing, work completed, accuracy, quality, works closely with the Production Manager to ensure that production goals are met.
• Exercise Process Controls. Consistently completes start-up and process control reports. Actively trains, coaches and develops team production expectations, quality specifications, line balancing, waste, changeovers, and start up processes and reporting. 
• Delivers daily huddles to review what worked well, safety, process control measures, events and activities to set employee expectations.   Ensures related paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure daily start-up, daily process and reviews daily results to identify improvement opportunities. Ensures team generally works within all process control guidelines. 
• Supports scheduled trials are performed. 
• Verifies product and packaging meet production needs and rotate stock as required.
• Responsible for addressing issues, preparing work orders, and that work is complete and corrected in a timely manner. 
• Understands daily production goals, targets and KPI's and is able to analyze data, and implement corrective actions quickly to drive results. Team is expected to consistently meets targets. 
• Has a good understanding of the root causes of poor performance. Actively coaches, trains and develops team to understand the root cause of poor KPI delivery, employee and team performance, and the implementation of Process Control. 
• Eliminates daily barriers and monitors KPI's throughout the shift. Provide regular updates on progress and issues to the Production and Operations Manager.
• Demonstrates good leadership practices, coach employees for improvements, evaluates performance, skills and knowledge, schedules employee training, prepares and delivers disciplinary action and recommends discharge actions as needed. Build trust & respect. Diffuses conflict.
• Promotes and supports a Safety Culture and advocates for team to work in a safe manner. Ensure timely reporting of injuries or near-miss accidents in a timely manner. Takes immediate corrective actions when witnessing an unsafe practice. 
• Perform other duties as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced education in Food Safety or Culinary Arts is helpful. A degree or certificates in HACCP, Food Handling, Culinary Arts or other related training or education is preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• A Minimum (5)   years' experience in a production supervisor or management role, preferable in a chilled food manufacturing environment, within a fast-paced business.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures, and equipment. 
• 1 year or more experience applying HACCP and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and in a food environment is essential.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment and demonstrated delivery through change.
• Ability to apply common math formulas in all units of measure for reporting
• Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite applications to include Excel and Excellent analytical skills

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead a team of Supervisors and team members with positive results and outcomes
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability and initiative to multi-task throughout the day
• Good understanding of all continuous improvement production techniques.
• Knowledge of large-scale food business start-up is helpful
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Trained in OSHA requirements or expectations, HACCP, First Aid/CPR, and Food Hygiene
• Ability to motivate others to work routine and monotonous processes and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a cold / damp environment and stand for extended periods
• Must have a good understanding of English, bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills are helpful

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily working in a chilled factory or warehouse environment with prolonged standing and walking. Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, grab, carry items, talk, or hear with frequent use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. Regularly exposed to chilled temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Food Safety & Food Security Responsibility

Every employee of F&S Fresh Foods is responsible to ensure that threats to the safety and security of our final product are minimized. Responsibilities for this position include compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs] and understanding basic concepts of food borne illness

Join the Fresh Revolution with F&S Fresh Foods!

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada —every single day!

For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers—from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh—from farm to family.

We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

Our Values: As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

Find the most positive path.

Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

Earn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

Serve up safety.

Have each other’s backs.

F&S Offers: We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.

• Competitive compensation package
• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match!
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.

F&S is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of F&S Fresh Foods!