What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift position at Strategic HR Client Job Openings?
Lead People. Improve Processes. Deliver Quality.
Are you the kind of leader who keeps production moving, supports your team, and knows how to balance safety, quality, and efficiency?
If you enjoy solving problems, coaching employees, and leading in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be a great fit. Apply today and help us continue the Art of Pretzel Making.
At Ditsch USA, we create memorable pretzel experiences backed by more than 100 years of baking expertise. Our focus on quality, food safety, and continuous improvement drives everything we do.
We're seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in Cincinnati, OH. We currently have two openings available — one at our Kemper facility and one at our Northland Blvd. facility. This hands-on role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and driving results in a fast-paced food production environment.
What You'll Do
As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead approximately 25 production employees while ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture across the production floor
- Ensure compliance with food safety requirements, GMPs, quality standards, and company policies
- Coach, develop, and support production employees while holding teams accountable
- Monitor performance and identify ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize downtime
- Investigate production, quality, and safety issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and Safety teams
- Maintain staffing, training, resources, procedures, and production documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- Manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing production teams
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
- Food, beverage, bakery, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA regulations, and food safety programs
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Success in This Role Looks Like: building an engaged team, meeting production schedules safely and efficiently, reducing downtime and waste, solving operational issues quickly, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
Why Ditsch USA?
- Stable and growing food manufacturing company
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Employee development and training focus
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
If you're a strong manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue the Art of Pretzel Making.
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