Custom Foods Inc. is hiring: Production Supervisor in De Soto

Overview

At Custom Foods, we employ Great Dough Heroes to create our SQF-certified, industry-leading, frozen dough. We are currently seeking an additional Production Supervisor on our second shift (approximately 3pm - 2am) to accommodate increased business orders. This role will be responsible for motivating team members to meet a production goal by overseeing the physical operation of production, receiving, shipping, and sanitation. This is a key role in producing safe products for our customers' consumption in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution of production schedule
• Achieve daily output to meet demands of production schedule
• Maintain proper inventory levels, avoiding shortage
• Train employees on safety measures and keep safety culture prominent during all operations
• Ensure product quality standards throughout mixing, weight checks, temperature checks, production, and packaging
• Responsible for food safety, food quality, and food defense
• Monitor productivity of all employees
• Be a team player and jump in as necessary

Requirements

• Experience leading teams to successful goals, manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Ability to motivate others to achieve a goal
• Ability to coach and correct others\' performance
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds occasionally
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending
• Forklift certification preferred
• Able to learn/properly use pallet jacks and forklifts
• Temperatures below freezing occasionally - proper clothing provided
• Ability to work second shift (approximately 3pm - 2am) consistently
• 4 nights a week, no Sundays
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred, not required
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of materials handling, assembly, and fabrication processes
• Proficiency in using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Basic math skills for calculating measurements, quantities, and production metrics
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift Availability

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Food Production

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