Repack Supervisor (2nd shift)

Palmer Candy is looking for a 2nd shift Supervisor at our Hwy 75 location. 

Job Title: Supervisor 

Department: Manufacturing
Shift: 2nd Shift
Employment Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations during the second shift in a food manufacturing facility. This role directly supervises approximately 40 Team Members, including one Department Lead, operators, and line support staff, and typically operates with limited on-site management support.

The Supervisor serves as the primary decision-maker on shift, with a strong emphasis on safety-first leadership, food safety compliance, and Team Member accountability. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site safety leader for 2nd shift, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Proactively identify, correct, and document safety hazards, near misses, and unsafe behaviors
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, USDA as applicable)
• Conduct shift safety huddles and complete incident reporting and initial investigations
• Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency goals
• Assign work, manage staffing levels, approve timecards as required, and coordinate break coverage
• Monitor production performance, downtime, and labor utilization; take corrective action in real time
• Support and coach the Department Lead and Team Members with troubleshooting and process improvement
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to hourly Team Members
• Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues promptly and consistently
• Deliver initial corrective actions in alignment with company policy; escalate complex or sensitive issues to Management or HR
• Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and development of Team Members
• Foster a respectful, accountable, and engaged work environment
• Ensure products meet quality standards and food safety requirements throughout the shift
• Respond to quality deviations, holds, or non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Ensure accurate completion of production, quality, and food safety documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all 2nd shift operational issues
• Communicate shift performance, concerns, and incidents to Management and cross-shift leadership
• Complete required reports related to safety, production, quality, labor, and personnel
• Make independent decisions necessary to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Recognize issues requiring escalation and involve Management or HR for serious safety, quality, or employee relations matters
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job. 

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• 1+ years of supervisory, lead, or acting supervisor experience
• Working knowledge of safety programs, GMPs, and food manufacturing operations
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site management support

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
• Experience supervising 30+ hourly employees
• Experience with SAP
• Familiarity with OSHA, FDA, or USDA regulations

Skills & Competencies

• Safety-focused leadership style
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage conflict and handle employee relations appropriately
• Organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and food production areas
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, and observation of production lines
• Must be able to respond to urgent operational or Team Member issues during the shift