What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Night Shift 3x12's) position at Dieffenbach s Potato Chips Inc?
Lead People. Deliver Results. Make an Impact—In Two Languages.
Do you believe the best results come from empowered, motivated teams? Are you passionate about leading people in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? If so, we’re looking for a Production Supervisor (People and Process Leader) like you!
At Dieffenbach's Snacks, a family-owned and mission-driven snack food manufacturing company, we believe great leadership means connecting with your team—and that’s why bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills are strongly preferred for this role. Your ability to lead in both languages will help drive clarity, build trust, and elevate performance across a diverse production team.
As a key member of our leadership team, you’ll oversee all aspects of the production process for your shift. This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance the technical demands of food manufacturing with a people-first mindset.
In this role, you’ll:
Lead a dedicated production team with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and engagement
Ensure efficient operations that meet safety, quality, and performance goals
Use your bilingual communication skills to foster connection, ensure understanding, and inspire results
Champion a culture of continuous improvement—and have fun doing it!
Join us and make an impact where it matters most: on people, process, and the snacks our customers love.
Schedule: 6:30PM to 7:15AM (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
What You’ll Do:
- Lead with Purpose: Inspire, coach, and guide your team to meet and exceed production goals while upholding food safety and quality standards.
- Empower Performance: Provide clear expectations, training, and feedback to help team members grow and succeed.
- Deliver Results: Manage production schedules, allocate resources effectively, and remove roadblocks to keep things running efficiently.
- Ensure Quality: Oversee production from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring every product meets company and customer standards.
- Foster Accountability: Monitor team performance, address challenges proactively, and celebrate successes along the way.
- Champion Safety: Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring adherence to GMPs and company policies.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Leadership Mindset: Proven experience leading production teams in a food manufacturing or similar environment.
- People First: Strong communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills to build trust and accountability.
- Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot issues, make quick decisions, and keep production on track.
- Detail-Oriented: Comfortable with production schedules, spreadsheets, and documentation.
- Physically Capable: Able to stand, walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), and work in varying temperatures for 12-hour shifts.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Lead & Grow: Make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills.
- Team Culture: Work alongside dedicated, hardworking individuals who support one another.
- Stability & Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay, benefits, and work-life balance.
- Food Industry Pride: Play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality Snacks to our customers.
Preferred Requirements for Shift Supervisor:
- Leadership & Team Building: Experience motivating, training, and coordinating staff to meet productivity, quality, and food safety goals.
- Production Oversight: Ability to manage production schedules, oversee raw material flow to finished goods, and ensure efficient labor management.
- Food Safety & Quality Control: Thorough understanding of GMPs, food safety protocols, and company policies to maintain high standards.
- Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation, logging, and tracking production metrics.
- Physical Stamina: Comfortable working in a high-paced, wet, oily, and noisy environment; able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead teams, provide feedback, and collaborate across shifts.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English strongly preferred)
- Problem-Solving: Adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking while maintaining productivity and employee accountability.
- Basic Skills: Proficiency in math, computer use (spreadsheets and formulas), and safe handling of power tools.
Ready to Lead and Make a Difference? Apply Today!
If you're a people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday Nights (Occasionally Sunday)
6:30pm - 7:00am
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