Production Supervisor
EarthFresh Foods · Hooper, UT
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at EarthFresh Foods (industrial) in Hooper, UT. Responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient completion of the production.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 312 live postings that list pay, out of 1061 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1114 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$102k, from 260 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 87%
- ✓ Lean 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from EarthFresh FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education/Certification
- ✓Post-secondary education in related field
- ✓Current license for Forklift & Reach is an asset
Experience & Skills
- ✓Minimum 1-2 years production line supervisory experience (produce industry an asset)
- ✓Experience in operation of packing equipment is an asset
- ✓Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices relating to the food industry
- ✓Strong knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- ✓Proficient in MS Office as well as ability to learn ERP system
- ✓Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- ✓Excellent organizational skills
- ✓Ability to problem solve and take appropriate action independently
- ✓Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting/diagnosing mechanical failures in a production environment
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand on feet for majority of the working day
- ✓Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which may include evenings and weekends
- ✓Knowledge of 5S and/or Lean Manufacturing principles an asset
Responsibilities
- ◆Responsible for the accurate, timely and efficient completion of the production
- ◆Oversee all production employees on the production floor and lead multiple packing
- ◆Assign production employees to designated production
- ◆Work with management to determine which production lines are
- ◆Ensure production schedule is adhered to and completed
- ◆Continuous on-the-job training and coaching of production
- ◆Ensure availability of all raw product as well as accuracy of packaging inventory and
- ◆Monitor product flow to ensure continuous operations without delay or lost
- ◆Continuously monitoring for product quality and overall accuracy of the operation and when required, work with quality control department to address production quality
- ◆Ensure that accurate logs are maintained regarding production line
- ◆Completion of daily allocations in the ERP
- ◆Adjust production schedule as required in collaboration with management
- ◆Involvement in all continuous improvement projects (including but not limited to Lean Six Sigma, 5S).
- ◆Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety laws and regulations, GMPs and EarthFresh policies and procedures.
- ◆Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
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Job Description
Job Description Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership to a production team to deliver daily targets covering output, quality, safety, training and efficiency. The primary areas of focus for this role include coaching team members, monitoring process flow, and driving performance on the production floor.