Production Supervisor

About Masa Milling:

Masa Milling Inc. is a leading producer of high-quality Masa, corn flour. We are driven by our core values of Integrity, Family, and Quality. We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our customers while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

At Masa Milling, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We invest in our employees by fostering growth, offering career development opportunities, and building a supportive work environment where contributions are recognized and valued.

We take pride in giving back to our community through meaningful initiatives and partnerships, reflecting our dedication to making a positive impact beyond our business. As a growing company, we are continuously creating career paths and advancement opportunities, ensuring our employees have the tools and support needed to succeed.

Join us and be part of a team that values hard work, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of masa and corn flour production.

Production Supervisor - 1st Shift Job Description:

Primary Role: You will personally apply your skills while leading a team to achieve production goals. You will support team members in their roles and facilitate communication between team members and management regarding issues or concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

· Guide and support seasoned team members, and train/develop new team members

· Hold team members accountable for job responsibilities, providing constructive coaching

· Approve and track team members' time-off requests

· Review and approve team timecards for payroll processing

· Establish and maintain strong work ethics within the team

· Delegate tasks effectively to optimize team productivity

· Foster a positive team environment that promotes quality and efficiency

· Coordinate employee break rotations and provide coverage in production areas when team members are on breaks

· Jump in to assist in different areas as needed to maintain production flow

Production Operations

· Enforce all safety rules and practices to maintain a safe work environment

· Work towards meeting team output objectives on the number of cooks

· Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are maintained

· Report any equipment, safety, or employee concerns to management

· Complete necessary documentation, shift reports, and cooking logs

· Ensure team adherence to Food Safety and Quality Standards

· Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cooking levels, walkways, stairs, seeping tanks, cookers, and transfer tanks

Technical Knowledge

· Familiarity with pumping, cooking methods, sanitation, grinding, milling, and packaging

· Comfortable with climbing ladders, heights, and hands-on work

· Understanding of the automation system and calcium dosing system

· Support other areas of plant operations as needed

Pay Scale:

· $23-$26 depending on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule:

· Monday through Friday

· Some Overtime/Weekends: and On Call

· 1st shift: 6:30 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

· Vacation leave.

· Employee wellness programs.

· Professional development opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people management skills with the ability to coach and develop team members
• Team player with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Computer proficiency for reporting, timecards, and scheduling
• Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good attendance record and strong work ethic
• Experience in food production preferred
• Ability to perform in multiple positions (cooking, pumping, sanitation, transfer tanks, steeping tanks)
• Demonstrated reliability and accountability
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends when necessary
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards
• Knowledge of Safety and Compliance Regulations (OSHA, HACCP, GMP, etc.)
• Continuous Improvement Mindset (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies)
• Conflict Resolution Skills (Ability to manage employee disputes and performance issues effectively)
• Mechanical Aptitude (Basic troubleshooting of production equipment to minimize downtime)
• Ability to Train and Mentor Employees (Onboarding, training, and cross-training team members)
• Adaptability and Decision-Making Under Pressure (Ability to react quickly and make informed decisions in high-pressure situations)
• Data-Driven Mindset (Understanding of production metrics, KPIs, and efficiency tracking)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26