Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor will oversee daily manufacturing, managing staff, workflow, quality, and safety to meet production goals efficiently, handling scheduling, troubleshooting, training, reporting, and ensuring compliance with standards for a specific line or area. They act as a key link between management and workers, driving performance and continuous improvement on the production floor.   Essential Functions of the Job: Key Responsibilities: Staff Management: Supervise, coach, train, and develop production teams Staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, and performance reviews Production Oversight:  Organize workflow, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure production goals and schedules are met Quality & Efficiency:  Maintain quality standards, identify bottlenecks, suggest improvements, and implement cost-saving measures   Safety & Compliance:  Enforce safety procedures, maintain a safe work environment, and ensure adherence to regulations Problem-Solving:  Resolve issues on the production floor, coordinate repairs, and liaise with other departments Reporting:    Prepare summaries and reports on shift performance, output, and progress   Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all hourly operations personnel. Minimum Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing setting Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills Knowledge of production planning, equipment, and relevant safety standards   Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) Featured benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid Family leave Paid maternity leave 401(k) with Match Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity Paid Holidays Tuition assistance Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance   Additional Considerations: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Omak, WA. This Plant is a 24/7 operation with 3 shifts. Shifts will rotate to include both 2nd and 3rd shift as needed. Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.