Production Supervisor

Company Overview:

The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization comprised of six different operating companies. Each company is dedicated to a specific value proposition within a certain industry. Together, these companies work with and assure continuity of supply for the nation's most reputable food and supply chain outlets.

R.S. Hanline & Company Inc., founded in 1986 in Shelby, Ohio, is one of the nation's largest and most trusted fresh produce suppliers delivering fresh-cut value added, specialty and locally grown products to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Entourage Trucking, formerly known as Trade Wind Express, an asset-based transportation division with two hubs in Shelby, Ohio and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Trade Wind Express was founded by R.S. Hanline & Company in 1987.

Entourage Freight Solutions, founded in 2013, is an industry leader and a true 3PL in navigating refrigerated freight as well as dry freight and the expedited markets with more than 8,000 carriers in our vast network.

Hanline Fresh, founded in 2016, increasingly specializes in servicing customers by adding to the network of strategic sourcing & supply partners across all major fresh produce commodities.

Hanline Frozen Foods, founded in 2020 in Romulus, Michigan, is a premium supplier of All-Natural, IQF, and Ready-to-Eat Ingredients to some of the most reputable food service, retail, food manufacturing and wholesale distribution companies in the United States.

Vidalia Valleyhas been a trusted name in fresh produce since its founding in 1983. Originally known as Manning Farms, Vidalia Valley specializes in processing, repacking, and distributing high-quality whole peeled Vidalia onions, industrial ingredients, and IQF vegetables.

Hanline Foods, founded in 2026, is a dedicated manufacturer of premium refried beans, serving some of the most reputable foodservice, retail, food manufacturing, and wholesale distribution companies in the United States. We specialize in delivering authentic, ready-to-use refried bean products with consistent quality and flavor. Our mission is to provide reliable, scalable solutions to meet the growing demand for legume-based ingredients across the food industry.

Division:

Hanline Foods

Location:

Shelby, OH

Position Title:

Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor provides leadership and hands-on support across both first and second shift operations. This role works a split shift schedule to ensure smooth communication, consistent performance standards, and full coverage between shifts. The supervisor will also step in to cover for other production supervisors during vacations, absences, or high-demand periods.

Responsibilities:

• Work Monday- Friday 6am-3pm, Saturdays as needed.
• Supervise and support production operations across 1st and 2nd shift, ensuring smooth transition and communication between teams.
• Maintain effective communication and shift handoffs to ensure continuity between shifts.
• Maintain balance between quality, productivity, cost, safety, and employee morale.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment by providing coaching, feedback, and direction to employees.
• Assist in daily production activities as needed, including equipment setup, truck loading/unloading, and production floor support during staff shortages.
• Help coordinate break and lunch rotations to ensure consistent workflow.
• Monitor downtime and collaborate with maintenance to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
• Oversee weekly inventory counts in coordination with first and second shift teams.
• Ensure end-of-shift procedures are completed, including scanning tags, equipment breakdown, and printing next-day production tags.
• Manage departmental priorities and provide regular updates to management.
• Conduct accident investigations and assist in maintaining safety compliance.
• Track and report on attendance, timekeeping, and performance metrics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate employees to achieve department goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across shifts.
• Experience maintaining safe work environments and enforcing safety standards.
• Knowledge of production processes, inventory management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and shifts.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills under time-sensitive conditions.
• Ability to work a split-shift schedule and provide weekend coverage as needed.
• Capable of managing a production team ranging from 4 to 55 employees.
• Strong team player with a proactive and flexible mindset.

Benefits:

• 401(k) or Roth IRA with fully vested 4% match
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Competitive environment
• Growth opportunity
• Voluntary life insurance, short & long term disability, etc.
• Company paid life insurance policy