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Must be within reasonable commute to Hackettstown, NJ to be considered\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, some weekend requirements, 45 hours per week minimum requirement, which may fluctuate. Exact schedule may be assigned by Plant Manager, and may change based on departmental needs.\nPosition Summary\nThe Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct execution of manufacturing operations during their assigned shift. This role leads production personnel, ensures adherence to operational standards, and drives safe, efficient, and compliant production execution.\nThe Production Supervisor is the frontline leader responsible for shift performance, operator accountability, execution discipline, and immediate response to operational issues. This role ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and operational standards.\nSuccess in this role will be measured through defined KPIs including safety, quality, labor utilization, output attainment, downtime response, waste reduction, attendance management, and execution consistency.\nKey Responsibilities\nShift Execution & Production Oversight\nLead daily production activities for assigned shift\nEnsure production schedules and priorities are communicated clearly to operators\nMonitor output, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and production flow throughout the shift\nEnsure operators follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures\nDrive immediate corrective action when performance gaps occur\nEnsure startup, changeovers, and shutdowns are executed properly\nEscalate unresolved operational issues to the Production Manager\nTeam Leadership, Development, & Accountability\nDirectly supervise production operators and leads\nMaintain accountability for attendance, conduct, GMP compliance, and production execution\nProvide coaching, instruction, and performance feedback to employees\nSupport training and onboarding of new operators\nEnsure shift handoff communication is accurate and complete\nPartner with HR and Production Manager regarding disciplinary actions and employee performance concerns\nPersonnel Safety, Food Safety & Quality\nEnforce all safety policies, GMPs, and food safety requirements\nEnsure employees wear required PPE and follow safe operating practices\nImmediately address unsafe behaviors or conditions\nSupport QA requirements and production responsibilities related to food safety systems\nEnsure production documentation is accurate, complete, and timely\nAssist with investigations, corrective actions, and process deviations as required\nUnderstand that QA maintains authority over food safety verification and product hold/release activities\nOperational Discipline & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready production areas\nSupport downtime reduction and waste reduction initiatives\nIdentify operational inefficiencies and communicate improvement opportunities\nReinforce production standards and consistency across all operators\nSupport implementation of new procedures, process improvements, and operational changes\nCross-Functional Coordination\nCoordinate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation teams during shift operations\nCommunicate equipment issues and production risks proactively\nEnsure materials and equipment are available to support production execution\nSupport maintenance troubleshooting and operational recovery efforts\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required\nPrevious manufacturing leadership experience required\nFood manufacturing experience required\nExperience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment preferred\nKnowledge & Skills\nStrong leadership and communication skills\nAbility to enforce standards and maintain accountability\nBasic understanding of manufacturing operations and production KPIs\nWorking knowledge of GMPs and food safety expectations\nAbility to troubleshoot operational issues in real time\nBasic computer and production documentation skills required\nWork Environment & Expectations\nFull-time onsite production-floor role\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods\nExposure to heat, noise, moving equipment, and active manufacturing environments\nFlexible schedule required based on operational needs\nPPE required at all times in production areas\nExpected to maintain active floor presence for the majority of the shift\nAccountability & Ownership\nThe Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all assigned employees operate safely, follow company policies, and execute production activities in compliance with operational, food safety, and quality standards. This role is expected to lead by example, maintain execution discipline, and drive operational consistency across the assigned shift.\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & E-Verify Statement\nAncient Crunch Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\nAll employment decisions at Ancient Crunch Inc.-including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge-are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.\nIn accordance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the company. 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