Production Lead/Supervisor

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Production Lead/Supervisor to lead our production operations and drive excellence across all aspects of production. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will serve as the key operational leader, responsible for managing the production team, optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

This hands-on role requires a strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term continuous improvement initiatives. You will be instrumental in maintaining our commitment to GMP compliance, food safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer experiences through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy and service improvements within the department
• Ensure production lines and machines are organized, prepared, cleaned, and maintained to Health and Safety standards, ensuring only quality products are packaged
• Monitor the work environment to ensure compliance with GMPs, Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and all company policies and procedures
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are carried out regarding non-conformances, process deviations and complaints

• Keeps stock control systems up to date and plans for future capacity requirements
• Manages the accuracy of finished goods and raw materials inventory through solid cycle counting processes and procedures
• Participate and help with annual physical inventory counts

• Hold daily meetings to review KPIs, provide update, allocate new priorities, and listen to employee feedback
• Oversee employee' performance, provide guidance, support, and identify development needs
• Provide training to warehouse staff on operational procedures and warehouse management systems to ensure optimal efficiency and strict compliance with GMP standards
• Oversee production team, providing support, mentorship, as well as tracking and approving vacation, sick leave and daily schedules through Rippling
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to determine staffing levels and assign workloads

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless continuity between production, sales, supply chain, customer service, fulfillment and other departments as needed
• Attend regular production meetings and share opportunities, potential risks, and production numbers with cross-functional teams

Who you Are

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or manufacturing management, preferably in a food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving operational improvements
• Strong technical knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control software
• Proficiency in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with time tracking and scheduling tools and/or HRIS
• Exceptional leadership and people management abilities with a focus on team development and engagement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to perform physical tasks in a manufacturing plant
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and adhere to all safety protocols

Why Work With Us

We're a team of passionate, inclusive and purpose-driven individuals who believe work should be meaningful and fun. Here's what that looks like in practice:

You would be part of a collaborative culture where support isn't just a buzzword, it's how we operate.

When your birthday rolls around, you get the day off (because celebrating you matters). We take care of our people with extensive health benefits and wellness initiatives, and generous time off for vacation (which increases annually by the way), sick days, and personal days. Every year between Christmas and New Year's, the whole company shuts down so you can truly unplug and recharge.

Throughout the year, we recognize wins big and small, gather for team events that actually strengthen our culture, and - here's the best part - we keep you stocked with a generous annual allowance of our Superfoods, because if we believe in what we make, you should get to enjoy it too.