Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Department: VAP Production

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Value Added Pack (VAP) and/or Bunch production lines to ensure efficient production, quality standards, food safety compliance, and timely order fulfillment. This position coordinates labor, raw product flow, packaging materials, and equipment usage while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

The Production Supervisor serves as a key communication link between management and line employees, ensuring production goals are met while upholding company standards for quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production

• Follow direction from the Production Manager and execute daily production plans.
• Monitor production output to ensure orders are packed accurately and on schedule.
• Adjust production quantities based on product availability and orders.
• Oversee start-up, line changes, and shutdown of production lines.
• Monitor line efficiency and reduce downtime and product waste.

Raw Product Flow

• Track raw product arrivals from West Coast suppliers and coordinate unloading.
• Monitor delivery of product from B&W harvesting crews to the plant.
• Ensure product is moved and staged for production as needed.

Inventory & Supplies

• Monitor inventories of packaging materials, labels, cartons, pallets, and RPCs.
• Manage empty RPC inventory and coordinate availability for harvest crews.
• Notify management when supplies are low or shortages may impact production.

Labor Supervision

• Schedule and assign daily tasks for VAP and/or Bunch personnel.
• Ensure adequate staffing for production lines.
• Train employees on production procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain a productive and cooperative work environment.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Monitor equipment operation during production.
• Notify maintenance of any mechanical issues immediately.

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure all product meets company quality standards.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and GMP procedures.
• Report product or process non-conformities to management.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate instructions and updates from management to line employees.
• Report operational issues, inaccuracies, or concerns to the Production Manager.
• Track and report production activity as required.

Safety

• Ensure all employees follow company safety policies.
• Address unsafe conditions and report safety concerns.

Additional Expectations

• Must be able to work long hours and weekends when production requires.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
• Perform duties safely and according to B&W standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises production line employees in the VAP and/or Bunch departments, including assigning work, monitoring productivity, and training staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3+ years of experience in food production, packing house, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a fast-paced setting preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of production operations, line efficiency, and material flow.
• Ability to manage labor, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing production needs.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and quality control processes (HACCP a plus).
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and production/inventory systems.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work extended hours as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, squat, pull, push and lift and carry up to 50lbs constantly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in a constant cold environment of 32 to 40 degrees.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.