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Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor 2nd Shift The Artisan Chef Mfg Co. Lawrence, MA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $105,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Computer operation Manufacturing management Operations management Food processing plant experience Team leadership Spreadsheets GMP High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Food & beverage production Leading team collaboration initiatives Computer skills Managing food or beverage production teams Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description The Artisan Chef Mfg. Co. prides itself with the talented and diverse workforce that is the backbone of our growth success. As a human centric organization with a focus on career development, we are committed to employee growth by providing individualized career platforms that will serve as the foundation in the development of the organization's future leaders, trainers, and mentors! We are looking for experienced, driven, and passionate production supervisors to join our team. Position Summary The Pasta Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations for fresh, , filled, or specialty pasta products. This role leads production employees, ensures products are made safely and consistently, meets quality and food-safety requirements, and achieves production targets while minimizing downtime and waste. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support production team members during assigned shifts. Plan daily staffing, job assignments, line start-up, changeovers, breaks, and end-of-shift shutdown. Monitor pasta-making processes including ingredient batching, mixing, extrusion or sheeting, cutting, drying, filling, cooking, cooling, packaging, and palletizing, as applicable. Ensure production schedules, output targets, weights, yields, and quality specifications are met. Verify that employees follow food-safety, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, PPE, and workplace-safety procedures. Conduct pre-operational checks and confirm production equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use. Monitor critical control points and production records, including temperatures, moisture, cook times, metal detection, package seals, lot codes, and product weights. Identify quality concerns such as dough consistency, product appearance, breakage, moisture variation, fill weights, packaging defects, or labeling errors; take corrective action promptly. Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, and Scheduling teams to address issues and keep lines running. Troubleshoot routine equipment and process problems; escalate significant mechanical or food-safety issues as needed. Track downtime, scrap, rework, labor use, production yields, and line performance. Train, coach, cross-train, and evaluate production employees. Maintain accurate production, sanitation, inventory, and employee attendance records. Lead shift meetings and communicate priorities, safety topics, schedule changes, and performance expectations. Promote a clean, organized work area using 5S and continuous-improvement practices. Enforce company policies fairly and document performance, attendance, safety, and corrective-action concerns when necessary. Qualifications Required High school diploma or GED. Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or industrial operations. Prior experience leading employees, serving as a lead, or supervising a team. Working knowledge of food-safety practices, GMPs, sanitation, and employee safety procedures. Ability to read production schedules, work orders, labels, quality specifications, and basic reports. Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and production-record systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Preferred Experience specifically with pasta, dough processing, extrusion, sheeting, drying, filling, cooking, or food packaging equipment. HACCP, SQF, PCQI, ServSafe, or similar food-safety training. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills. Experience with ERP, inventory, or manufacturing reporting systems. Associate degree or higher in food science, manufacturing, operations, or a related field. Skills and Competencies Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills. Knowledge of production flow and safe equipment operation. Attention to detail and commitment to consistent product quality. Problem-solving and decision-making under production pressure. Ability to prioritize safety, quality, service, cost, and employee engagement. Ability to calculate basic production metrics such as yield, waste, labor coverage, and line output. Effective documentation and shift-handoff skills. Work Environment Manufacturing environment with exposure to flour dust, heat, cold, steam, noise, cleaning chemicals, and moving equipment. May require work in refrigerated, dry-storage, or hot production areas. Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays based on production needs. Must wear required PPE, including hair restraints, beard restraints where applicable, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and protective clothing.

Reporting Relationship Reports to:

Operations Manager /

Plant Manager Supervises:

Line Leads, Machine Operators, Mixers, Pasta Makers, Packaging Associates, Material Handlers, and Temporary Production Staff Performance Measures Safety incidents and compliance Food-safety and quality audit results Schedule attainment and daily output Yield, scrap, rework, and giveaway Equipment downtime and changeover performance Labor utilization and attendance Employee training completion and retention Customer complaints, holds, and product defects

ABOUT US

| The Artisan Chef Manufacturing Company, located in historic Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a multifaceted manufacturer of scratch-made Artisan Breads, Fresh Pastas, Gourmet Sauces, Authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza, Calzones, and restaurant-quality prepared meals. If you are passionate about working in a fast-track entrepreneurial environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a driven team, consider working with us!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Lawrence, MA 01841: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person