Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Vision insurance

Department: Production

Location: Hayward
Reports To: COO & Director of Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

We are seeking a hands-on, bilingual (English/Spanish) Production Supervisor to lead daily
operations across kitchen production and meal production team. This role is responsible for
executing production plans, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and driving efficiency
on the floor.
This is not a passive oversight leadership role. This person is expected to spend more than 80%
of their time working with the teams in their work centers, lead from the floor, build structure in a
fast-paced environment, and hold teams accountable to standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Execution

Oversee daily kitchen and meal production team operations to ensure production targets are

met

Execute production plans based on volume, staffing, and timing requirements
Monitor throughput, identify bottlenecks, and adjust in real time
Ensure teams are set up for success at shift start (staffing, materials, equipment)

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and hold accountable a bilingual workforce (English/Spanish)
Provide clear direction, expectations, and feedback throughout the shift
Enforce attendance, performance, and behavioral standards
Train and develop leads and frontline employees

Food Safety & HACCP Compliance

Enforce all food safety protocols, including cooking, cooling, and handling procedures
Ensure compliance with HACCP plans and regulatory requirements
Verify temperature logs, CCP checks, and corrective actions are completed accurately
Partner with QA to maintain audit readiness at all times

Quality Assurance

Ensure product quality meets company and customer standards
Monitor consistency, portioning, labeling, and packaging
Address quality issues immediately and implement corrective actions

Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies in production flow, labor utilization, and material handling
Implement practical process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste
Standardize work where possible and reinforce adherence to SOPs

Inventory & Material Management

Coordinate with inventory/warehouse teams to ensure materials are available for production
Monitor ingredient usage and minimize waste
Support accurate inventory practices and proper product handling/storage

Safety & Compliance

Enforce warehouse and kitchen safety standards at all times
Ensure proper use of equipment, PPE, and safe work practices
Address unsafe conditions immediately

Qualifications
Required

Bilingual in English and Spanish (able to lead and train in both languages)
3–7+ years of experience in food manufacturing or high-volume food production
Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality assurance, and production flow
Experience supervising both kitchen and meal production teams
Comfortable being on the floor for the majority of the shift

Preferred

Experience in ready-to-eat (RTE) or fresh meal production
Experience with inventory systems, ERP, or production tracking tools
Experience implementing process improvements or standard work
Experience creating and implementing SOPs

What Success Looks Like

Production runs on time with minimal disruptions
Team knows expectations and executes consistently
Food safety and quality standards are never compromised
Issues are identified early and resolved quickly
Operations become more structured and efficient over time

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