What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor (1st Shift – Weekdays, Packaging) position at The Marzetti Company?
About Us
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.
At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.
Overview
Production Supervisor – First Shift – Packaging
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Production Supervisor plays a key role at Marzetti , leading teams in the safe and efficient production of high quality food sauces. This role oversees either packaging lines or mixing kitchens within a Value Stream and is responsible for driving team development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Working Conditions/Environment
The Supervisor will work in a fast-paced manufacturing plant environment, requiring flexibility to rotate across shifts and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The role demands strong leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Cultivate Your Career
Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.
At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.
Overview
Production Supervisor – First Shift – Packaging
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Production Supervisor plays a key role at Marzetti , leading teams in the safe and efficient production of high quality food sauces. This role oversees either packaging lines or mixing kitchens within a Value Stream and is responsible for driving team development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Develop, coach, and evaluate team members
- Share best practices across teams and shifts
- Manage performance and resolve conflicts
- Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and incident investigations
- Promote a culture of food safety and quality
- Ensure safe work practices and compliance with GMPs
- Lead production teams to meet schedules and efficiency targets
- Execute the Operational Master Plan (OMP) and monitor progress
- Control staffing and labor costs through effective scheduling
- Minimize waste and rework through process control
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Lead and support change initiatives within the value stream
- Implement and train on visual management tools such as dashboards and performance boards
- Engage teams in problem solving and decision making
- Monitor and improve OEE performance
- Apply TPM methodologies, including root cause analysis, centerlining, 5S, SMED, and SOP development
- Participate in Tier 2 Value Stream meetings and strategic projects
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (preferred)
- 2 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a leadership role
- Food manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools and TPM methodology
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
Working Conditions/Environment
The Supervisor will work in a fast-paced manufacturing plant environment, requiring flexibility to rotate across shifts and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The role demands strong leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Cultivate Your Career
Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.