Production Supervisor 1
MSI Express
Production Supervisor 1
MSI Express
Contract manufacturing and packaging for foods
Job Description:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver high-quality products that meet customer requirements and production objectives. This role provides direct leadership to hourly production team members while driving performance in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, service, and employee engagement.
The Production Supervisor partners with cross-functional teams to execute production plans, maximize operational efficiency, develop team capability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Promote and maintain a culture focused on employee safety and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to company safety policies and safe work practices.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Lead safety training and engagement activities.
Direct daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
Manage staffing, equipment utilization, and production schedules.
Monitor performance and address operational issues proactively.
Support startup, changeover, and operational readiness activities.
Drive efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment.
Support productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance objectives.
Protect company assets through proper equipment operation and procedures.
Communicate objectives, policies, expectations, and operational priorities.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Planning teams.
Maintain production documentation and reporting.
Lead, coach, and develop hourly production associates.
Conduct performance management activities.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
Support onboarding and ongoing employee development.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, HACCP, and customer requirements.
Reinforce quality standards and verify product specifications are met.
Escalate and address food safety and quality concerns.
Support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze operational metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement action plans to address performance gaps.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field preferred.
3+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience required.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Food manufacturing, packaging, or consumer products experience preferred.
Experience leading hourly workforces preferred.
Leadership and team development
Coaching, performance management, and employee engagement
Production operations and workflow management
Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset
Food safety, quality, and GMP compliance awareness
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
Position is based onsite in a food manufacturing and packaging facility.
Frequent exposure to production environments, moving machinery, food allergens, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.
Must be available to support varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and business needs as required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms when necessary.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE.
Ability to work in refrigerated, ambient, and warm production environments.
MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Contract manufacturing and packaging for foods
MSI Express is a contract manufacturing and packaging partner for the food and beverage industry in the United States. It blends dry and liquid foods, fills bottles and stick packs, performs pouching and secondary packaging, and manufactures vitamins, supplements, and dry pet food across 15 facilities in six states. It offers turnkey, single-source solutions that cover blending, filling, packaging, and private-label production, while upholding food-safety standards such as SQF Level 3 to protect brands. The company differentiates itself by scale, a range of packaging formats (including aseptic filling through Power Packaging and large-scale blending via PacMoore Hammond), and a growth strategy based on acquisitions and private-equity backing to expand capabilities and geographic reach.
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