What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Fortifi Food Processing Solutions?
Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
Education & Experience
All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US (I-9 form). Nothum Food Processing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans (M/F/D/V)
Leadership & Supervision
- Lead and support employees within the assembly and final inspection departments.
- Coordinate daily staffing and workflow priorities to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Monitor employee performance through coaching, feedback, corrective actions, and performance discussions.
- Promote accountability, communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Assist in onboarding and training new employees on processes, safety expectations, and quality standards.
- Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and departmental priorities effectively.
- Ensure assembly and final inspection activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Review schedules, sequences, and work priorities to maintain department efficiency.
- Troubleshoot production or assembly issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, workflow, quality, and safety.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and issue resolution.
- Assist with documentation, tracking production progress, and maintaining operational records.
- Ensure products meet company quality standards before shipment or completion.
- Verify inspections are completed properly and documentation is accurate.
- Address quality concerns promptly and support corrective action implementation.
- Reinforce adherence to work instructions, specifications, and assembly standards.
- Support and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and Destination Zero expectations.
- Ensure employees are properly trained on JSAs/JHAs, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
- Conduct safety observations, inspections, and corrective actions as needed.
- Stop work or escalate issues when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
- Ensure compliance with LOTO procedures and safe equipment operation practices.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or production experience.
- Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Basic electrical, mechanical, or assembly troubleshooting knowledge.
- Ability to read blueprints, prints, and schematics.
- Experience using hand tools and power tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- PREFERRED: Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
- PREFERRED: Forklift experience or certification.
- PREFERRED: Knowledge of LOTO procedures and manufacturing safety standards.
- PREFERRED: Experience with production documentation, scheduling, or performance management.
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
- Effective communication with employees, leadership, vendors, and support departments.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing production demands.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and production noise.
- Occasional after-hours or emergency support may be required.
- Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
- Travel between company locations as needed >10%
All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US (I-9 form). Nothum Food Processing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans (M/F/D/V)