Production Flex Supervisor
$70k - $85k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Whitehall, OH, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education, or at least 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Understand Food and Drug Administration and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
- Experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow.
- Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing processes and packaging technology, Good Manufacturing Practices, and industry standards.
- Strong time-management, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deliver results within specified time frames.
- Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgments, and a sense of urgency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, learn, and motivate.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement.
- Familiarity with operation layouts, automation improvements, budgeting, and cost improvements.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Responsibilities
- Flex across all three production shifts as needed to provide supervisory coverage; when not covering another shift, maintain the Monday–Friday home schedule established upon hire.
- Track production team key performance indicators, including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, and labor hours, and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
- Monitor the total production process, including product flow, equipment, process methodology, mechanical repair work orders, on-the-job employee training, standard operating procedures, product quality, product yields, and safety.
- Plan for the next production day by maintaining a 48-hour view of production readiness.
- Understand plant equipment from staging and consumption through processing and final packaging.
- Understand product and process specifications and identify, execute, and communicate all related requirements.
- Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, setting processing variables, and observing control points, labor, and equipment.
- Continuously improve operations to maximize profit and minimize cost.
- Work with the maintenance team to minimize production downtime and ensure preventive maintenance is performed on schedule.
- Investigate and resolve production deviations and issues.
- Assist with production or other duties as assigned when needed.
- Ensure plant personnel follow standard operating procedures and work safely and efficiently while meeting quality production expectations.
- Lead production teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets for production, sanitation, and logistics.
- Communicate performance expectations; monitor and appraise performance; provide support, coaching, and training; and enforce standard policies and procedures for plant personnel.
- Coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
- Lead team meetings and cross-functional workshops.
- Participate in hiring and training new employees and refer employees for promotions.
- Identify training opportunities and needs within the production team and discuss them with the production manager and Human Resources to develop training plans.
- Cover other shifts in the Production Supervisor’s absence.
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety standards; provide necessary training and communicate initiative changes.
- Supervise daily department shift operations to meet production standards, quality parameters, safety procedures, and department business-plan goals.
- Ensure the plant meets government, customer, and third-party audit requirements and implement corrective actions based on audit results.
- Isolate products that fail established quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard, notify Quality Assurance, and document the occurrence.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet Safe Quality Food, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and operating safely according to specifications.
- Perform work in accordance with company standards and established safety procedures.
- Follow company safety policies and practices to foster a safe workplace.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing principles is preferred but not required.
- Dough experience is preferred but not required.
About the company
What Cerelia Bakery Canada LP does: It provides ready-to-use dough and batter products for retail consumers, foodservice providers, and industrial partners, enabling convenient baking at home or in professional kitchens. How it works: The company produces dough and batter made from high-quality ingredients and distributes them through supermarkets, specialty stores, and online, so customers can bake or cook items without starting from scratch. How it differs from competitors: It emphasizes high-quality ingredients, strict product quality control, and a commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, along with collaborations with other food industry players. Its goal: To offer nutritious, delicious dough and batter options that simplify baking while addressing social and environmental challenges and growing via diverse distribution and partnerships.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cérélia added Marson Foods in Missouri during 2025, strengthening U.S. production.
- Its website updated 2026-08-19 touts a 2024/2025 CSR report and new product launches.
- North America remains strategic: Cérélia already owns Mississauga operations and U.S. bakeries.
What critics are saying
- The CMA forced Cérélia to sell Jus-Rol, closing only on 2025-03-03.
- This divestiture exposes antitrust vulnerability in future roll-up deals across Europe.
- Ardian’s likely exit by 2026 pressures management toward a sponsor sale, not long-term reinvestment.
What makes Cerelia Bakery Canada LP unique
- Cérélia operates 16 plants across 8 countries, including 4 in North America.
- Its portfolio spans refrigerated dough, pancakes, crepes, cookies, and pizza dough.
- Mississauga’s 20-year plant leadership signals durable local manufacturing know-how and customer relationships.
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Benefits
- Gym Membership
- Flexible Work Hours