Production Supervisor - 1st Shift in Gardena, California at Nissin Foods

Supervisors in Production are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. They provide leadership and direction to production employees, ensure compliance with company policies and food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and employee engagement.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to production employees.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet production targets.
• Conduct root cause analysis and complete HACCP, Allergen, Fryer, and other safety/quality reports.
• Oversee daily production schedules to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Direct oversight of operators on a line or shift.
• Provide hands-on support, coaching, and training for new or less experienced employees.
• Escalate complex issues to senior supervisors or Chief Supervisor.
• Diagnose and resolve product, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Analyze performance data, recommend corrective actions, and implement process improvements.
• Develop work schedules, training programs, and staffing plans.
• Decision-making focused on immediate production needs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, HR, and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate reports, logs, and metrics for production, safety, and attendance.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.