Production Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Sauer Brands scores A on the Alion truth index.
Production Supervisor
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of all team members in the production and processing departments. The successful candidate will be able to minimize line downtime, increase efficiency, improve process consistency and drive SOP compliance while ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently. The Production Supervisor will manage employee absences and performance issues, execute special projects and initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support plant operations. This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure product conformance and line efficiency
Directs setup and adjustments of production machines/lines
Interprets specifications and job orders to workers and assigns duties
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production lines, department, or work crew
Understands, utilizes and trains staff on ERP and OEE systems
Work cross-functionally with all departments
Safety role model
Supports an injury-free workplace by modeling good safety habits
Ensures PPE is worn by staff as required
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Leadership
Supervises and leads staff with a servant leader perspective
Analyzes and resolves or assists workers in resolving personnel problems
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Culture Building
Act as a servant leader
Keen eye for safety opportunities
Work in a customer-centric manner
Represent the company positively through supplier relations
Support the Operations Manager as necessary with projects or necessary research
Conduct Risk Management and/or Job Hazard Analysis
Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
Meet or exceed defined KPIs for production efficiency.
Culture Building
Fully support Safety Initiatives at SBI
Promote safety as a condition
Organizational Health KPIs
Objectives and Behavioral Expectations
Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI
Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:
Personal Characteristics:
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Performance History:
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong people management skills and with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
Highly organized and detail oriented
Good written and verbal communication skills
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Strong problem-solving skills
Education & Experience:
Minimum High School Diploma required, some college preferred
3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or food production.
Demonstrated success managing production processes, workforce development, and operational performance.
Experience with ERP System(Oracle/Peoplesoft) and OEE system (RedZone) preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Other:
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA
What Is In It For You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.