Kitchen Production Supervisor

The company is a well-established food manufacturing operation located in Ruther Glen, VA, specializing in producing high-quality food products in a fast-paced environment. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence, it provides a supportive and structured workplace where team members can thrive and grow professionally. The facility implements rigorous food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring that all products meet or exceed industry regulations. This establishment values leadership, operational efficiency, and a team-oriented approach to achieve its production goals. It fosters a culture that emphasizes precision, accountability, and adherence to high standards in all aspects of food production.

The Kitchen Production Supervisor role is a pivotal position within this dynamic food manufacturing company. Offering a competitive salary range from $47,000 to $52,500 annually, with potential for higher pay based on experience, this full-time position operates predominantly on the first shift but requires flexibility, including availability on weekends. The supervisor will lead and oversee daily production operations, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. The role demands supervising production staff, managing workflow, and maintaining strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality specifications. Key responsibilities include conducting pre-operational inspections such as ATP and allergen swabbing, managing production lines to optimize efficiency and productivity, and verifying raw material accuracy through Batch Control Records.

The supervisor will also be responsible for ensuring that production teams follow recipes and SKU-specific guidelines to maintain product consistency and quality. Maintaining an uninterrupted supply of ingredients to the assembly lines and monitoring production accuracy through weight checks and quality assurance verifications is critical. The role involves overseeing cleaning and sanitizing procedures during SKU changeovers to prevent cross-contamination and uphold hygiene standards. Daily inspections of workstations and equipment, enforcing personal protective equipment usage, and employee hygiene standards are essential duties to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment.

This position requires strong leadership qualities to motivate and guide production teams, excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and tracking purposes. The physical nature of the job includes working in refrigerated environments, standing for extended periods, and lifting moderate weights. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and overtime is necessary to meet production demands. Joining the company as a Kitchen Production Supervisor offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a structured environment committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and staff development.