Assistant Production Supervisor

Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Supervisor supports daily operations with a primary focus on employee training, maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), production data capture, and the development of structured retraining plans. This role partners closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure employees are properly trained, processes are current and documented, and productivity and quality expectations are consistently met. The assistant supervisor helps manage a union workforce, supporting productivity, safety, and positive labor relations in alignment with company policies and the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist      with onboarding and training new employees, ensuring understanding of job      tasks, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct      refresher and retraining sessions for existing employees based on      performance gaps, process changes, or quality issues.
• Support      the development, review, and updating of Standard Operating Procedures      (SOPs) to reflect current operations and best practices.
• Ensure      updated SOPs are communicated, trained, and followed on the production      floor.
• Capture      and track production data related to output, efficiency, quality, and      labor performance.
• Assist      in analyzing production and performance data to identify training needs      and improvement opportunities.
• Support      the creation of retraining plans, including defined timeframes,      milestones, and follow-up evaluations.
• Track      employee retraining progress and report status and outcomes to the      Supervisor and management.
• Provide      floor support to reinforce proper procedures, safe work practices, and      productivity expectations.
• Serve      as a point of contact for employees regarding training questions, SOP      clarification, and process guidance.
• Promote      continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending      training or procedural updates.
• Assist      the Production Supervisor with daily operational tasks and special      projects as assigned. Complete daily reports for production, labeling      output, and efficiency metrics.
• Track      labor hours, staffing, and attendance records.
• Assist      in investigations of safety, quality, or workplace incidents.

· Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

• Perform      other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

· 3+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, preferably with both production and labeling/packaging.

· Proven success achieving throughput, yield, and efficiency goals.

· Experience managing in a union environment required.

· Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulations.

· Familiarity with Redzone production management software preferred.

· Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to motivate teams and maintain positive labor relations.

· Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

· Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· Majority of work performed in a manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, varying temperatures, and chemicals.

· Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

· Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.

· Must maintain mental alertness, focus, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.