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Production Supervisor We are hiring a Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) to lead daily production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role oversees staffing, production performance, safety, GMP/food safety compliance, and cross-functional coordination to hit targets while maintaining quality and sanitation standards.

Schedule:

Varies | Up to 40 hours/week | Up to 7 days/week (as needed)

Pay Rate:

$82,000 to $85,000 yearly

Interview:

Yes Key Responsibilities Supervise daily production operations including workforce assignments, labor allocation, shift coverage, and attendance to meet production targets. Work flexible schedules, including rotating day and night shifts, as required. Monitor production output, efficiency, and downtime; analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce waste. Understand production equipment operation, machine settings, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime; ensure availability of materials, equipment, and resources. Apply knowledge of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials to optimize machine performance, product quality, food safety, and sanitation. Train and guide production staff on SOPs, safety practices, GMP, and quality standards. Maintain accurate production records and prepare daily production reports. Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to resolve issues and support investigations (quality defects, complaints, food safety incidents, deviations), including root cause and corrective/preventive actions. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred (Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or related). Equivalent education/experience considered. 3-5+ years in manufacturing or food production; 1-2+ years in a supervisor/team lead role. Experience supervising production employees and coordinating daily production activities across shifts in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and applicable regulatory requirements. Ability to coordinate scheduling, labor allocation, attendance, and employee assignments per policy/labor laws. Experience monitoring KPIs (output, efficiency, downtime, labor utilization) and taking action to meet targets. Strong problem-solving/root cause skills; ability to implement corrective actions. Experience following/maintaining SOPs to ensure consistent practices and product quality. Strong communication skills; able to partner with QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain/Warehouse, and HR. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and ability to use ERP/production systems. Willingness to rotate between 1st and 2nd shifts based on operational needs. Flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as needed. Safety & Dress Code (Client Requirements) Long pants, closed-toe shoes, shirts with sleeves No jewelry of any kind No nail polish Follow safe body mechanics: lifting/bending/stooping/twisting safely; ask for help when needed Be mindful of slip/trip/fall hazards and stay hydrated (heat stress awareness) Apply for this job by clicking the apply button. You will be directed to our website, www.advanceservices.com Please select a branch near you or call our office at 408-767-2797 Stop in and see our experienced, bilingual, and friendly staff today at 8021 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020 Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer #429