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Sandridge Crafted Foods lists this Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift opportunity in new oxford, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production Supervisor
SANDRIDGE CRAFTED FOODS in NEW OXFORD appreciates your interest in joining our Team! Upon receipt of your online application, we will review your resume and contact you if your qualifications appear to meet the essential job functions of the position of which you applied.
New Oxford Facility - Job Description
Job Title: Production Supervisor (aka Supervisor) Department: 100 Operations Reports To: Senior Production Supervisor
Absence Backup: Senior Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor (aka Supervisor) is responsible for directing and coordinating daily production activities during assigned shifts within a food processing facility. This role oversees frontline employees to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations that meet production schedules and quality standards.
The Production Supervisor ensures adherence to FSMA (21 CFR Part 117) preventive controls, applicable FDA and/or USDA regulations, and supports the facility's SQF certified Food Safety and Quality Management System.
This position reinforces food safety compliance and operational controls but does not override the authority of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) personnel regarding product disposition, hold/release decisions, or food safety corrective actions. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
The following duties are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Shift Production Oversight
Supervise production employees during assigned shift
Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan
Monitor line performance, yields, and downtime
Adjust labor and workflow to maintain efficiency and safety
Conduct routine line checks and floor presence throughout shift
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
Enforce GMPs, hygiene practices, and plant sanitation standards
Ensure compliance with allergen controls and changeover procedures
Verify production documentation (batch records, check sheets, traceability logs) is complete and accurate
Monitor critical process parameters as assigned
Immediately escalate food safety or quality concerns to FSQA
Support internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections
OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards
Ensure team adherence to:
Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR ) procedures
Machine guarding requirements
Powered industrial truck safety rules
Hazard communication standards
Confined space awareness requirements
Report and document safety incidents and near misses
Promote safe behaviors and proactive hazard identification
Employee Supervision & Development
Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees
Conduct shift meetings and communicate expectations
Monitor attendance and enforce company policies
Coordinate corrective actions in partnership with HR
Support onboarding and cross-training efforts
Production Documentation & Reporting
Complete production reports, downtime logs, and shift summaries
Ensure accurate documentation of material usage and product traceability
Communicate shift performance and issues to management
Support recall readiness and mock recall activities
Equipment & Operational Coordination
Coordinate with Maintenance for equipment issues and repairs
Support preventive maintenance scheduling as needed
Ensure equipment is returned to production in sanitary and operational condition
Attendance & Coverage
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Provide leadership presence for the duration of assigned shift
Support shift coverage during peak production periods or absences
Marginal (Non-Essential) Functions
Assist in new product trials
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Support special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred)
Supervisory experience in manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of GMPs and food safety fundamentals
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in SQF certified facilities
Familiarity with FSMA preventive controls requirements
Experience in FDA and/or USDA regulated environments
Lean manufacturing exposure
Physical Demands (ADA-Compliant)
Ability to stand and walk production floors for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to access all production areas
Ability to work in varying temperature environments
Work Environment
Food processing and packaging environment
Exposure to moving machinery, temperature variation, allergens, and sanitation chemicals
PPE required including hair restraints, safety footwear, gloves, and hearing protection
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Sandridge Crafted Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
ADA / Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Sandridge Crafted Foods complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.
SANDRIDGE CRAFTED FOODS in NEW OXFORD appreciates your interest in joining our Team! Upon receipt of your online application, we will review your resume and contact you if your qualifications appear to meet the essential job functions of the position of which you applied.
Worksite address
new oxford, PA, 17350, US
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