Production Supervisor

Ready Foods is a family-owned company. Over the years, we have grown Ready Foods into a medium sized company. We have been able to do this because we have a strong company culture that promotes inclusion and respect for the dignity of all people. We are looking for a Production Supervisor who shares our commitment to people. Our new Production Supervisor must be a servant leader and able to lead with humility.

With nearly fifty years of manufacturing experience, Ready Foods is a mature, stable, and operationally intensive business. We are excellent at what we do and continually strive for perfection. Ready Foods has embraced lean manufacturing as our operating philosophy. We take inspiration from the Toyota Production System and the principles elucidated by Shigeo Shingo and Taiichi Ohno.

Our new Production Supervisor will be responsible for the execution of production goals and objectives during his/her shift.  The Supervisor will create a safe environment aligned with Ready Foods safety values.  In addition, he/she must create a team culture that is in alignment with Ready Foods’ mission, vision and strategic plans. The position is a full-time salaried position reporting directly to the Production Superintendent or Manager. 

Responsibilities Include:

1. Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable -Lead, manage and develop Production team members. Follow Lean Ensure successful teamwork. Demonstrate and require dedication and discipline as a servant leader.  Instill a culture of meeting commitments.
2. Meet Production Schedules - Collaborate with other departments.  Ensure successful teamwork. 
3. Create team environment aligned with company mission and vision- Improve production capabilities.   Learn about and implement Lean practices.  Maintain company culture with reliability, honor and trust.
4. Operational Excellence - Role model a culture of Safe work practices.  Ensure Food Safety and Quality requirements are met to eliminate food safety risks. 

Job Requirements include

• Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing
• Associates degree in related field - Preferred 
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures in an industrial environment including HACCP, GMP and SSOP
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Solid Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish- Preferred 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Life, STD and LTD
• 401k Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Sick pay
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Year End Bonuses* (based on company performance)
• Holiday Party
• Shift Differential offered 

At Ready Foods, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment helps us to innovate and achieve excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value every individual’s contributions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate the rich diversity of our workforce and strive to ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

What we offer: 

• Inclusive Culture: We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, and respected. We encourage open dialogue and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Equitable Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to grow and advance. We regularly review our practices to ensure fairness in recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing training and resources to help our team members understand and contribute to our DEI goals.

We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but also critical to our business success. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.