Supervisor - Second Shift, M-F (5pm-1:30am) at SBS Acquisition Company LLC – Santa Barbara, California

About Santa Barbara Smokehouse

Santa Barbara Smokehouse is a premium producer of traditionally crafted smoked salmon, known for artisan methods, high-quality ingredients, and rigorous food safety standards. Located on the Central Coast, we use time-honored European smoking techniques to create products enjoyed worldwide. We foster a supportive, growth-focused workplace where employees are valued and quality is always the priority.

Position Overview - Must be Bi-lingual Spanish/English

The Second Shift Supervisor oversees all second-shift operations in our food processing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient production; strong team leadership; compliance with food safety standards; and seamless coordination between shifts and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead effective shift handoffs and communicate production goals.
• Oversee processing and packaging to meet throughput, quality, and FSQ standards.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate second-shift staff; manage staffing and corrective actions.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety checks.
• Oversee sanitation processes and maintain a clean, compliant facility.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics to ensure materials are available for production.
• Report equipment issues and assist with downtime planning.
• Maintain accurate production logs, quality documentation, and freezer in/out records.
• Escalate quality, equipment, or staffing concerns to leadership.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, dispatch, and QA teams to support smooth operations.

Skills & Abilities

Bilingual in Spanish required.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Fast-paced, efficient, independent work style.
• Excellent time management and reliability.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Must read and write in English.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of production supervisor experience (food industry preferred).
• Experience in high-volume warehouse operations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and manual tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs alone and 80–100 lbs with assistance.

Work Environment

• Moderate to high noise levels; high-traffic areas.
• Exposure to cold, freezer, and dry storage areas.