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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