Day Production Supervisor (FoodPackaging Production & Extrusion)

Est. Bounty $7,500
7.5% of Salary, 60 day guarantee
Active for8w 2d 18hr
Company Name

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Role Type

Full-Time/On-site

Location

Mansfield, MA

Salary / Hourly Rate

$100,000

Relocation AssistRelocation Assist
Retirement/401kRetirement/401k
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance
Vision InsuranceVision Insurance
Dental InsuranceDental Insurance
Willing to SponsorWilling to Sponsor
Additional Benefits
  • Extensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career Development and Training Opportunities

Role Information

Role Overview

This position supports a leading innovator in sustainable food packaging, directing a team of hourly associates to achieve production goals while upholding safety, quality, and compliance standards. The role involves overseeing daily manufacturing operations, training and mentoring staff, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement. Through effective communication and problem-solving, this supervisor ensures a positive work environment and consistent delivery of high-quality products.


Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet quality, efficiency, and output targets

• Lead, mentor, and train hourly team members, ensuring proper adherence to policies,

SOPs, and GMPs

• Conduct performance evaluations, address issues promptly, and foster a positive,

inclusive work environment

• Allocate labor, materials, and equipment based on production schedules, adjusting as

needed to minimize downtime

• Monitor product quality through inspections and measurements, taking corrective action

when standards are not met

• Enforce compliance with all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and relevant

certifications (SQF/ISO)

• Identify areas for improvement, implement solutions to enhance productivity and cost￾effectiveness, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Maintain accurate production records, communicate progress and challenges to

management, and ensure deadlines are met in a non-climate-controlled, loud

environment


Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum; 5+ years of operational supervisory experience

required

• Prior experience in food packaging, extrusion, or a related manufacturing environment

strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success leading teams of 40+ hourly employees

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, directing, and developing staff

• Strong ability to influence, coach, and delegate effectively to meet performance goals

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, ES&H policies, and quality/compliance

standards, especially within food packaging settings

• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and overseeing purchases for

labor/maintenance

• Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced

environment

• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Strong sense of ownership and drive to enhance existing systems and processes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer applications as needed

• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience preferred

Company Information

About Company

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Culture

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Additional Information

Day to day

  • Team leadership and coordination of daily production operations
  • Oversight of maintenance activities and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
  • Hands-on involvement in technical activities and process optimization to meet production goals
  • Project management and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
  • Training and development of team members, ensuring skill growth and adherence to SOPs
  • Troubleshooting production issues, quickly identifying root causes and implementing solutions
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and quality certifications (SQF/ISO)
  • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Quality, Scheduling, and
  • Maintenance, to ensure smooth operations


Challenges

• Current “run to failure” culture may require proactive leadership to implement preventive

maintenance and continuous improvement

• Managing a multilingual workforce, ensuring clear communication and understanding of

instructions

• Balancing the complexity of a high SKU mix while maintaining efficiency and quality standards


Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing


Team

• Leads a team of approximately 40–45 hourly employees, including set-up and process

technicians

• Provides guidance and support to subordinate supervisors/managers responsible for their

respective teams


Growth

This role offers a clear path for professional development and advancement. High-performing supervisors can progress into senior leadership positions within production management, quality assurance, or operations. The company fosters continuous learning through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing training programs, empowering team members to expand their skill sets and take on greater responsibilities over time.


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-driven production leader who excels in a fast-paced environment. They combine strong communication skills with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, prioritizing safety, quality, and efficiency. This individual is comfortable coaching a diverse team, adapting to changing demands, and implementing process improvements. They approach challenges with a positive attitude, embrace data-driven decision-making, and consistently seek opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.


Companies to source from

• Pactiv

• Dart

• Anchor

• Genpak

• Inline Plastics

• Novolex

• Sabert

• Placon

• Plastic Ingenuity

• EasyPac

• Direct Pack

• D&W

• D6

• ProSeal

• Multivac


Miscellaneous Info

Open to sponsorship, no relocation assistance

Candidate Pipeline

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Interview Information

Interview Process

• Typically involves 3 rounds of interviews, including at least two video calls

• May include discussions with HR, the Director of Manufacturing, and cross-functional team

leads


Key Screening Questions

1. Can you summarize your relevant production leadership experience in under one minute?

2. What are three adjectives a colleague would use to describe you?

3. What is motivating you to seek a new opportunity at this time?

4. Can you share a piece of feedback you recently received in a performance review and how you addressed it?