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Production Supervisor

Gardena, California Permanent USD90,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This role involves leading a team, optimizing processes, and meeting production goals in a varied environment.We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume food production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and food safety standards.
  • Join a Growing and Stable Food Manufacturer
  • Make a Visible Impact and Advance Your Career

About Our Client

Our client is a growing confectionery and food manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a strong focus on food safety, operational excellence, and employee development.

Job Description

Production Operations

  • Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules are met safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinate staffing, workflow, materials, and equipment to achieve operational objectives.
  • Monitor production performance and make real-time adjustments to maximize productivity.
  • Track key metrics including output, labour efficiency, downtime, waste, and schedule attainment.
  • Work closely with planning, quality, maintenance, and warehouse teams to support operational success.
  • Ensure products are manufactured according to established specifications and procedures.



Quality & Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with all company quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Verify production documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Investigate quality concerns, production deviations, and process failures.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve performance and reduce recurring issues.
  • Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
  • Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout the operation.



Equipment & Facility Support

  • Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
  • Coordinate planned maintenance activities to support operational requirements.
  • Assist with troubleshooting production issues and identifying root causes of equipment-related challenges.
  • Ensure production areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organised condition.



Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise, train, coach, and develop production employees and team leads.
  • Conduct performance discussions and provide ongoing feedback to employees.
  • Manage attendance, shift assignments, and workforce planning activities.
  • Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Lead daily shift meetings focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals.
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed.



Continuous Improvement

  • Analyse operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Lead initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, efficiency, and cost savings.
  • Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement programs.
  • Drive sustainable improvements through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Supervisor should have:

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing production teams and driving operational performance.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and workplace safety practices.
  • Experience managing KPIs such as productivity, labour utilisation, waste, downtime, and schedule attainment.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.
  • Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, ISO standards, or similar quality systems.
  • Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 per year.
  • Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing team within a growing organisation.
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on operational performance and business results.
  • Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
  • Strong potential for career growth and advancement within operations leadership.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brinn Borowsky
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7102483

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Gardena
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brinn Borowsky
Job Reference
JN-092026-7102483
 

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