Production Supervisor - 3rd shift
Mrs Clarks · mrsclarks.com
AnkenyOn-siteLead / Manager2+ yrs
The job in short
3rd shift production supervisor for food manufacturing plant.
WarehouseCompliance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-22
- Location as listed
- Ankeny, IA, US
- Role
- Supervisor / Team Lead (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
The 3rd shift Production Supervisor will manage plant production, warehouse, maintenance personnel to ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This is a full-time 3rd shift position, exempt position that reports to the Operations Manager.
Essential Duties
• Oversee operation of multiple production lines from start to finish process - ingredient weighing, batch mixing, machine operation, general labor.
• Lead production team in fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• Track production performance metrics, including output, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency as required – electronically and/or written format; suggest solutions/process improvements.
• Minimize product loss, scrap, and rework by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs and meet production demands.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; lead and/or participate in safety meetings as required.
Requirements
Requirements
• Leadership experience in food processing preferred
• 2 Years Production Supervisor experience required
• Safety & Continuous Improvement focus
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
• Ability to train team members in all aspects of manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• Drive for results, challenge of status quo, and be an independent thinker
Supervisory/Functional Management Requirements
Titles of direct reports: Line Operators, Mixers, General Labor, Forklift Operator
Directly supervises 20 employees
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical: Must have ability to sit and walk for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
Mental/Reasoning: Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8p-6a (8 hr shift within the range). 2 Sunday night shifts per month.
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