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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.

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** Production Supervisor
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* LOCATION:

** Avon, Ohio
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**** 51,000 – $68,000** **/
** year Custom Culinary(R), a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Production Supervisor to drive safe, efficient, and high‐quality 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, high‐quality 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 cost‐saving 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 cross‐functionally 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 hands‐on 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,…