Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift, M-F 9 pm-6 am

Description

About the Company

For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from four state-of-the-art bakeries; Oak Creek (Wisconsin), North Liberty (Iowa) in the US and Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada.

Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand.

The secret of our success lies with our master bakers and seasoned product development team, in using their considerable skills and passion for perfection. We want YOU to join our 

team!

Benefits

· Salary: Starting at $75k

· Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

· Annual Incentive Program

· Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

· Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Paid Holidays

Position Overview

Furlani Foods is seeking a hands-on, motivated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our overnight production operations at our North Liberty, Iowa facility.
 

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting established quality, food safety, and production standards. This position provides leadership, direction, and support to production employees while driving accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and understands the importance of employee engagement, operational efficiency, and delivering a quality product.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

· Oversee all third-shift production activities to ensure production schedules and customer demands are met.

· Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, and product yields.

· Ensure production lines are properly staffed and operate efficiently.

· Identify production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.

· Coordinate with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to support uninterrupted operations.

Leadership & Employee Development

· Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to production employees.

· Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.

· Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies.

· Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and coaching as needed.

· Address employee concerns and workplace issues promptly and professionally.

· Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, attendance, and disciplinary matters.

Food Safety & Quality

· Ensure all production activities comply with GMPs, food safety requirements, and company policies.

· Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, allergen controls, and sanitation procedures.

· Ensure employees follow proper product handling, labeling, packaging, and quality standards.

· Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established specifications.

· Immediately address food safety, quality, or sanitation concerns.

· Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

· Promote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow all safety procedures.

· Conduct safety observations and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee performance, and overall plant operations.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

· Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.

· Previous experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or frozen food production strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.

· Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

· Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus.

· Proficient with basic computer applications and production reporting.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.