Production Supervisor

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Production Supervisor

LOCATION: Avon, Ohio

COMP RANGE: $51,000 - $68,000 /year

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Production Supervisor to drive safe, efficient, and highquality food production by leading daily shift operations with a strong floor presence, ensuring seamless coordination across production, processing, and sanitation teams. This role empowers employees through clear direction, coaching, and performance management while maintaining the standards that keep the plant running safely, compliantly, and at peak productivity.

This role serves as the Production Supervisor for the second shift front-line operators. Leading the frontline teams in producing safe, highquality food that nourishes communities while advancing the company's commitment to People, Planet, and Performance.

As a Production Supervisor your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, develop, and coach production employees through hiring, training, performance management, and consistent enforcement of safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and company policies.
• Oversee daily production execution by coordinating labor/staff, managing workflows, monitoring productivity and changeovers, and maintaining a strong floor presence to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory standards are met by conducting floor walkthroughs, partnering with Quality, supporting sanitation, and participating in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) investigations.
• Collaborate across functions, including Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and HR; to resolve equipment issues, support preventive maintenance, manage timekeeping and staffing, and maintain clear communication across shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement and costsaving initiatives by supporting production activities, participating in Kaizen events, maintaining supply readiness, and contributing to plant projects and safety programs.

The Production Supervisor position may be right for you if you:

• You have experience in food production operations and a strong understanding of GMPs, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• You're a natural leader who can coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• You excel at real-time problem-solving and can troubleshoot issues directly on the production floor to keep operations running smoothly.
• You work well crossfunctionally and can partner effectively with HR, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations leadership.

• You're comfortable using (or quickly learning) systems such as FIIX, DAX, Workday, and the Alchemy training platform.
• You're willing to be handson and assist with line tasks or mechanical support when needed to keep production on track.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of production operations experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience, leading direct reports.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork, resolve employee concerns, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
• Familiarity with production processes, including sanitation, changeovers, MSS tasks, and batch flow.
• Proficiency with systems such as FIIX, DAX, Workday, and the Alchemy training platform (or the ability to learn quickly).
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, SOPs, and technical documents.
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• A proven track record of leading highperforming production teams, with measurable improvements in safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Food manufacturing experience with liquid processes.
• Proven experience in RCA (Root Cause Analysis), sanitation oversight, and continuous improvement project work experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Forklift certification

Shift: 2nd: 1:15pm-9pm with the ability to come in early to prepare for huddles; exchange with 1st shift supervisor is required

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee may occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold temperatures in a refrigerated cooler or freezer, and also wet environments in wash down areas.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / "private label" soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice - restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias - as well as industrial - food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries - and specialty retail - grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food , and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.