Production Supervisor

Experience Required

Manufacturing Leadership/Food Manufacturing Experience

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Expected Start Date

11/23/2026

Compensation

$29.00 - $38.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

4

Shift

Unspecified

Job Description

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: All Company Manufacturing Facilities. Must be within a reasonable commute to Hackettstown, NJ to be considered

Schedule: Hiring for multiple shifts

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct execution of manufacturing operations during their assigned shift. This role leads production personnel, ensures adherence to operational standards, and drives safe, efficient, and compliant production execution.

The Production Supervisor is the frontline leader responsible for shift performance, operator accountability, execution discipline, and immediate response to operational issues. This role ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and operational standards.

Success in this role will be measured through defined KPIs including safety, quality, labor utilization, output attainment, downtime response, waste reduction, attendance management, and execution consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Execution & Production Oversight

Lead daily production activities for assigned shift

Ensure production schedules and priorities are communicated clearly to operators

Monitor output, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and production flow throughout the shift

Ensure operators follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures

Drive immediate corrective action when performance gaps occur

Ensure startup, changeovers, and shutdowns are executed properly

Escalate unresolved operational issues to the Production Manager

Team Leadership, Development, & Accountability

Directly supervise production operators and leads

Maintain accountability for attendance, conduct, GMP compliance, and production execution

Provide coaching, instruction, and performance feedback to employees

Support training and onboarding of new operators

Ensure shift handoff communication is accurate and complete

Partner with HR and the Production Manager regarding disciplinary actions and employee performance concerns

Personnel Safety, Food Safety & Quality

Enforce all safety policies, GMPs, and food safety requirements

Ensure employees wear required PPE and follow safe operating practices

Immediately address unsafe behaviors or conditions

Support QA requirements and production responsibilities related to food safety systems

Ensure production documentation is accurate, complete, and timely

Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and process deviations as required

Understand that QA maintains authority over food safety verification and product hold/release activities

Operational Discipline & Continuous Improvement

Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready production areas

Support downtime reduction and waste reduction initiatives

Identify operational inefficiencies and communicate improvement opportunities

Reinforce production standards and consistency across all operators

Support implementation of new procedures, process improvements, and operational changes

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation teams during shift operations

Communicate equipment issues and production risks proactively

Ensure materials and equipment are available to support production execution

Support maintenance troubleshooting and operational recovery efforts

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Previous manufacturing leadership experience required

Food manufacturing experience required

Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to enforce standards and maintain accountability

Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production KPIs

Working knowledge of GMPs and food safety expectations

Ability to troubleshoot operational issues in real time

Basic computer and production documentation skills required

Work Environment & Expectations

Full-time onsite production-floor role

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Exposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and active manufacturing environments

Flexible schedule required based on operational needs

PPE required at all times in production areas

Expected to maintain active floor presence for the majority of the shift

Accountability & Ownership

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all assigned employees operate safely, follow company policies, and execute production activities in compliance with operational, food safety, and quality standards. This role is expected to lead by example, maintain execution discipline, and drive operational consistency across the assigned shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & E-Verify Statement

Ancient Crunch Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All employment decisions at Ancient Crunch Inc.—including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge—are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In accordance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the company. Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the HR Department.

This employer participates in E-Verify. As part of our hiring process, we electronically confirm the employment eligibility of new hires through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration. E-Verify is only used after a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9 — it is never used to pre-screen applicants

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

N/A

Job Type

Full Time