Now Hiring: Production Supervisor
Location: Lowell, MA

Pay Range: $34-$36/hr. *based on experience*

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:30am-

Benefits & Perks:

• • 401(K)
  • Dental Insurance. 
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Health, Life and Vision Insurance. 
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:
Plenus Group, Inc, is a food manufacturer with an extensive line of versatile soups, sauces and value-added specialty food items, our foodservice division offers restaurants and grocery stores many delicious ways to please their customers. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations during the second shift at a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures production efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met while maintaining a smooth workflow. The Assistant Operations Manager leads and motivates the second-shift team, monitors performance, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to support operational goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• • Supervise and coordinate second-shift operations to meet production schedules and customer
  • Provide direction, training, and support to production staff to ensure productivity, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
  • Ensure all products meet company and regulatory quality and food safety Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address issues promptly.
  • Monitor the shift environment for safety hazards and enforce compliance with OSHA, HACCP, GMPs, and other food safety protocols.
  • Track production metrics, analyze performance data, and identify areas for Provide feedback to team members and escalate issues to the Production Manager when needed.
  • Ensure proper functioning of equipment and coordinate with maintenance staff for repairs and preventative maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate records of shift activities, production output, and incident Provide detailed reports to the Production Manager.
  • Work closely with the first-shift team to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of
  • Address and resolve any operational challenges, including staffing issues, production delays, or quality concerns.
  • Must meet the eligibility requirements to apply for a special license to operate the facility's

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• • High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Proficient in conflict resolution and fostering team
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • HACCP, GMP, and OSHA training Bilingual skills are a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and
  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine
  • Requires bending, squatting, and
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 30
  • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, food allergens and gas.
  • Must be able to work in the heat/steam and cold environment when necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other food safety related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing safety needs of the organization.