Weigh-Up Supervisor

About Circle U Foods, Inc.

At Circle U Foods, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality products and outstanding service. Our mission is simple: exceed expectations through innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to food safety.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers our team to thrive. We strive to create an environment that drives accountability and continuous improvement.

With a focus on safety, transparency, and ethical practices, we partner with our customers and stakeholders to build lasting value. Circle U Foods is more than a business—we’re a family dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry and community.

Job Summary: The Weigh-Up Supervisor oversees the accurate preparation, labeling, and staging of ingredients in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. Leading a team of operators, they manage shift operations, enforce company policies, and optimize processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste. They also coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless production workflows and address operational challenges.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety and continuous improvement, ensuring batching operations contribute to overall production goals.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise staff attendance and coordinate with management on personnel issues. Provide recommendations and input into employee evaluations and disciplinary processes.
• Plan daily operations with team leads, ensuring material readiness and efficient job assignment rotations.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to maintain a skilled and efficient workforce.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance to ensure production goals are met.
• Enforce company policies, handle time-off requests, and ensure proper timekeeping.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Shift & Production Oversight

• Open the facility for the shift, ensuring all areas are properly set up and ready for operations.
• Obtain and verify necessary paperwork and operational plans from the production office.
• Conduct and document GMP checklists to ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols.
• Oversee weigh-up processes to ensure accurate preparation of ingredients according to specified formulations and production schedules.
• Support cross-departmental needs, such as assisting with packing, scheduling breaks, or troubleshooting production issues.
• Address production issues, including equipment failures, product spills, incorrect formulations, or damaged materials, promptly reporting issues to the appropriate departments.

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Ensure all equipment used in weigh-up (e.g., scales, pumps, and other weighing devices) is functioning correctly and calibrated as needed.
• Ensure tools and equipment, such as scales, scoops, and knives, are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored to support allergen control and production transitions.
• Verify raw material usage, including lot numbers, FIFO usage, and proper storage of raw materials and partials to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with Quality personnel to verify the correct product, weight, lot number, and expiration date before merging ingredients.
• Oversee proper storage and handling of ingredients to prevent contamination or waste.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company quality standards, including GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) requirements.
• Adhere to the allergen management program, ensuring that allergen controls are strictly followed during batching and cleaning processes to prevent cross-contamination.
• Conduct checks to verify batch accuracy and ingredient quality.
• Maintain thorough documentation for traceability and compliance purposes.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure the batching area meets OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address any potential hazards promptly.

Process Improvement & Waste Reduction

• Monitor and reduce material loss through effective processes and practices.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement solutions to improve batching efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production workflows and resolve operational challenges.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or related environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish & English (required).
• Food manufacturing experience (strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of batching, weighing, and blending processes.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, including GMPs, HACCP, allergen programs, and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and process control.
• Adept in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and job duties.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and maneuvering of heavy ingredient containers or equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving within the production facility.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures (cold, hot, or humid conditions), noise levels, and strong spice or food odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, hairnets, masks, and safety glasses, for extended periods.

Other Duties:

• Follow food safety and quality protocols.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.