10097 Supervisor Production Floater

Barcel USA takes pride in our people-centric culture - We Value the Person is our Core Belief. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates all dimensions of diversity, promotes personal and professional development opportunities, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

The Production Supervisor Floater is responsible for providing leadership and operational support across all production shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts) by covering supervisor absences due to vacations, PTO, training, or other business needs. This role ensures the continuity of production operations, maintains compliance with food safety and quality standards, promotes employee engagement, and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

In addition to shift coverage responsibilities, the Production Supervisor Floater leads and follows up on 6S programs, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, sustainability projects, and continuous improvement activities to support operational excellence and business objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

Production Leadership & Operations

• Provide supervisory coverage for production operations across all shifts as assigned.
• Organize, coordinate, and monitor workflow to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Monitor production performance and address operational issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Communicate production goals, expectations, and performance standards to team members.

Team Management & Development

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop production employees.
• Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Support staffing and workforce planning during supervisor absences.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Support and maintain compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety procedures and quality requirements throughout production operations.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections to verify compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Oversee sanitation activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality guidelines.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental standards.
• Promote proactive safety behaviors and participate in accident prevention initiatives.
• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment through consistent application of 5S principles.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on improving productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes.
• Train and coach employees on 5S methodology and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through observation, audits, and data analysis.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational performance.
• Measure and report the impact of continuous improvement projects.

Reporting & Analytics

• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Track utility consumption and assist in reporting monthly sustainability metrics.
• Prepare reports and communicate results to management.