Plant Supervisor
$60,000K-$70,000K/yr
Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:30pm
Columbus, Ohio
Direct Hire
Why You’ll Love this Job:
- Annual bonus up to 10% depending on performance
- 10 days PTO
- 4 Sick Days
- 10 paid holidays
- Monthly benefits allowance
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, coach, and develop production line employees to consistently achieve daily production targets.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules, allocating labor and resources to ensure on-time order fulfillment.
- Enforce compliance with GMP, HACCP, USDA/FDA, and OSHA standards, conducting routine audits, inspections, and safety meetings.
- Support the Plant Manager in executing production plans, driving process improvements, and implementing cost-reduction initiatives.
- Oversee equipment operations, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate timely repairs or maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, labor hours, and inventory, and assist with performance reporting.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth, efficient workflows.
- Supervise warehouse operations, ensuring proper inventory organization, FIFO/LIFO compliance, and optimal space utilization.
- Assist with inventory management, including tracking material usage, conducting physical counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Oversee shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate inbound and outbound deliveries.
- Work with suppliers to resolve order discrepancies and maintain adequate levels of raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Monitor production costs, identify inefficiencies, and drive waste-reduction and yield-improvement efforts.
- Participate in production meetings, share insights, and recommend operational and process improvements.
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including lean manufacturing projects, cost-reduction programs, and ERP system enhancements.
- Foster a positive, safe, and productive work environment while addressing employee concerns and promoting teamwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, with HACCP certification required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a USDA FSIS-regulated meat facility; import/export experience is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, USDA/FDA regulations, and food safety standards, with a proven commitment to regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced production environment.
- Skilled in production scheduling, workflow optimization, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) with experience using ERP or production management software preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, health and safety, and cost-control strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Able to work in a refrigerated (0°C–4°C) production facility with flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend work.
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