Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Shift: Full-time 2nd shift

Due to continued growth, Good Sense Foods is expanding our team and launching a new 2nd shift. We are seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to lead this shift and play a key role in our ongoing success. The selected candidate will begin on 1st shift for training, with the 2nd shift anticipated to start production in mid‑May.

 In this position, you will oversee all shift operations, champion people and food safety, and drive continuous improvement across production processes. If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, we want to meet you.

 About the Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading an entire production shift, ensuring safe operations while meeting production goals, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. You’ll manage performance, develop team members, collaborate across departments, and execute sustainable process improvements.

 What You’ll Do

Production Leadership

• Lead daily production operations to meet schedule commitments and company goals.

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety guidelines, and internal procedures.

• Support and enforce Good Sense Foods’ quality and food safety standards.

Operational Excellence

• Manage the finite production plan to maximize labor and equipment efficiency.

• Apply root‑cause thinking and Lean principles to implement long‑term improvements.

• Ensure documentation accuracy and assist with QC signoffs when needed.

• Monitor GMP compliance and take corrective actions where necessary.

• Oversee shift staffing levels, including scheduling temporary labor.

People Management

• Coach, mentor, and evaluate production team members.

• Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and performance standards.

• Support training and development for Production Leads and shift teams.

• Address employee concerns with fairness, confidentiality, and effective communication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality Control, Warehouse/Distribution, HR, Cost Accounting, and Plant Engineering teams.

• Communicate production issues, shortages, or unexpected events to the Director of Production.

• Ensure smooth communication across all shifts and departments.

 Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in food manufacturing, FDA-regulated packaging, or similar environment.

• 1–2 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.

• Proven success in people leadership, process improvement, and problem-solving.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a high-paced environment.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, and perform physical tasks as needed.

• Flexibility to work overtime and varying schedules.

• Strong communication skills and ability to address groups effectively.

• Team-oriented with the ability to manage stress and change.

 Preferred

• Post-secondary education in Business, Manufacturing Management, or Supply Chain.

• Prior manufacturing management experience.

• Experience with BRC (preferred) or GFSI standards.

• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 Working Environment

Typical food manufacturing facility with exposure to:

• Moderate to loud noise

• Moving equipment

• Environmental hazards and chemical exposure

 Why Good Sense Foods?

Joining our team means becoming part of a company with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. You’ll have opportunities to influence processes, grow your skills, and positively impact our operations every day.

 Salary Range:

The expected annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. This range reflects various factors such as education, skills, work experience, certifications, and more. Therefore, the final compensation for the selected candidate may fall anywhere within this range.

 Benefits:

Good Sense Foods offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, life, long and short term disability, accident, critical illness, 401K with company match, prepaid legal plan, and education reimbursement.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Good Sense Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.