FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
The GEO Group · Baldwin, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at The GEO Group (industrial) in Baldwin, MI.
- 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 Michigan: typical posted base $72k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 44 production supervisor openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 41 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$125k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- Lean 45%
- Union environment 33%
- 5S 29%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Six Sigma 26%
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Responsibilities
- ◆The Food Service Production Supervisor purchases all food and non-food supplies required by the facility according to established menus and maintenance and replacement schedules.
- ◆The Food Service Production Supervisor supervises the production of food served by the facility. Maintains control over large quantities of food used and the quality of the finished product. Assures that the serving line operates efficiently, and temperatures of food line items meet established regulatory controls. Determines what foods will be discarded and what will be saved for leftovers.
- ◆Assists in the review of daily menus.
- ◆The Food Service Production Supervisor supervises the handling, preparation and storage of food, maintenance of equipment, records, cleanliness, and sanitation.
- ◆Supervises the work of other employees by assigning and inspecting the work performed.
- ◆The Food Service Production Supervisor directs work, provides training, and performs inspections of work performed by detainee food service staff.
- ◆Assures that detainee and staff servers are observed for maintenance of established rules of sanitation, safety, and portion control.
- ◆The Food Service Production Supervisor functions as the Food Service Manager in his/her absence.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED certification required.
- ✓Minimum of three (3) years prior experience managing a food service operation in a commercial, military, or institutional facility and an equivalent of one (1) year relevant undergraduate school credits and/or technical training courses, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education required.
- ✓Minimum of one (1) year work experience in a warehousing operation is strongly preferred.
- ✓Demonstrates effective personnel interactions, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques. Proficiency with computer systems is preferred.
- ✓Requires extensive knowledge of the practices and materials used in food service procedures, in addition to knowledge of warehousing and issuing stock.
- ✓Knowledge of the standards of sanitation and cleanliness employed in the handling of food in a quantity food production program is required.
- ✓Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
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Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
- •Paid Time Off
- •Paid Holidays
- •401(k) Matching
- •Health Insurance
- •Vision Insurance
- •Life Insurance
- •Health Savings Account
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •Employee Discount
- •Reduced Tuition Rates
- •Disability Insurance
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •401(k)
- •Pet Insurance
- •Dental Insurance
- •Paid Training
- •Flexible Spending Account
Overview
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Summary
The Food Service Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the overall production of high quality and palatable meals for the facility operation. Assists in the daily supervision of kitchen, service line and dining area staff. Oversees that the food service operation maintains the highest level of sanitary conditions as required.