Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

New Oxford Facility - Job Description
Job Title: Production Supervisor (aka Supervisor)Department: 100 OperationsReports To: Senior Production Supervisor
Absence Backup: Senior Production SupervisorFLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Type: Full-Time
Date: February 11, 2026
Author: Laurence R. Etchison, SPHR, Human Resources Business Partner - Manager

Position Summary
The Production Supervisor (aka Supervisor) is responsible for directing and coordinating daily production activities during assigned shifts within a food processing facility. This role oversees frontline employees to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations that meet production schedules and quality standards.
The Production Supervisor ensures adherence to FSMA (21 CFR Part 117) preventive controls, applicable FDA and/or USDA regulations, and supports the facility’s SQF certified Food Safety and Quality Management System.
This position reinforces food safety compliance and operational controls but does not override the authority of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) personnel regarding product disposition, hold/release decisions, or food safety corrective actions. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions
The following duties are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Shift Production Oversight

Supervise production employees during assigned shift
Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan
Monitor line performance, yields, and downtime
Adjust labor and workflow to maintain efficiency and safety
Conduct routine line checks and floor presence throughout shift

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

Enforce GMPs, hygiene practices, and plant sanitation standards
Ensure compliance with allergen controls and changeover procedures
Verify production documentation (batch records, check sheets, traceability logs) is complete and accurate
Monitor critical process parameters as assigned
Immediately escalate food safety or quality concerns to FSQA
Support internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections

OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance

Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards
Ensure team adherence to:

Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) procedures
Machine guarding requirements
Powered industrial truck safety rules
Hazard communication standards
Confined space awareness requirements

Report and document safety incidents and near misses
Promote safe behaviors and proactive hazard identification

Employee Supervision & Development

Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees
Conduct shift meetings and communicate expectations
Monitor attendance and enforce company policies
Coordinate corrective actions in partnership with HR
Support onboarding and cross-training efforts

Production Documentation & Reporting

Complete production reports, downtime logs, and shift summaries
Ensure accurate documentation of material usage and product traceability
Communicate shift performance and issues to management
Support recall readiness and mock recall activities

Equipment & Operational Coordination

Coordinate with Maintenance for equipment issues and repairs
Support preventive maintenance scheduling as needed
Ensure equipment is returned to production in sanitary and operational condition

Attendance & Coverage

Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Provide leadership presence for the duration of assigned shift
Support shift coverage during peak production periods or absences

Marginal (Non-Essential) Functions

Assist in new product trials
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Support special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred)
Supervisory experience in manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of GMPs and food safety fundamentals
Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SQF certified facilities
Familiarity with FSMA preventive controls requirements
Experience in FDA and/or USDA regulated environments
Lean manufacturing exposure

Physical Demands (ADA-Compliant)

Ability to stand and walk production floors for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to access all production areas
Ability to work in varying temperature environments

Work Environment

Food processing and packaging environment
Exposure to moving machinery, temperature variation, allergens, and sanitation chemicals
PPE required including hair restraints, safety footwear, gloves, and hearing protection

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Sandridge Crafted Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ADA / Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Sandridge Crafted Foods complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.