Job Description for a Food Production Supervisor
Some food production supervisors may oversee the daily operations of food processing. Their job may be to ensure that production meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the corporation, food industry, and government agencies. These food production supervisors may also be responsible for coordinating shifts, arranging schedules, and monitoring employee performance.
Other food production supervisors may be more involved with the design of machinery, such as assembly line or processing equipment. These professionals generally review manufacturing processes for efficiency, noting areas for improvement and researching alternative machinery, equipment, or modifications. Additionally, these food production supervisors may also recommend incorporating lean manufacturing systems, that train assembly line workers in all aspects of production in order allow managerial flexibility in times of worker absences or vacations.