Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pay: $$72-78K/Yr
Job Full Description
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys managing people, coordinating daily production activities, and keeping operations running efficiently. The Production Supervisor will oversee day-to-day order fulfillment, packaging, quality control, and distribution while leading a team to meet production goals and customer deadlines.
The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, approachable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Santa Cruz, CA
- $72 - $78,000/Year
- Full-time position
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily production and order fulfillment activities, including packaging, picking, packing, staging, quality control, and shipping.
- Coordinate daily production schedules to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Assign tasks, manage workflow, and oversee team productivity to meet daily volume requirements.
- Lead, coach, and support production team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Oversee order fulfillment across wholesale, e-commerce, grocery, and retail distribution channels.
- Monitor production reports, order tracking, and performance metrics to identify potential issues and maintain efficiency.
- Coordinate shipping schedules, delivery methods, packing slips, and other required documentation.
- Ensure accurate order processing, invoicing, quality checks, and shipment tracking.
- Conduct daily team huddles and communicate production priorities and expectations.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve operational challenges and improve workflow.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production facility.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, food safety standards, sanitation practices, and GMP guidelines.
- Monitor equipment and fleet vehicles for cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
- Identify opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and overall team performance.
- Ensure smooth communication and handoffs between shifts.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics operations.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust to changing production demands.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and production or inventory management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive, approachable leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
- Valid California Driver's License required.
- Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
- Coffee production or food manufacturing experience is a plus.
Santa Cruz, CA
1116
35 Penny Lane
Suite 3
Watsonville, CA 95076
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