Production Supervisor
DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS · Madisonville, LA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS (industrial) in Madisonville, LA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $78k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 265 live postings that list pay, out of 952 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Louisiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live production postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- Lean 36%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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What you'll do
- ◆Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, schedule, and output goals.
- ◆Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, company policies, and safety requirements.
- ◆Train, coach, and evaluate employees to support performance and development.
- ◆Monitor and document production results, including yields, downtime, and labor.
- ◆Partner with Quality and Maintenance to support product quality and operational needs.
- ◆Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- ◆Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and shift-change communication.
- ◆Lead team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and improvement priorities.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned .
requirements
and manufacturing best practices.
- ✓Ability to lead diverse teams, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- ✓Food production/processing and ERP system experience preferred.
- ✓Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- ✓Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including extended standing/walking, frequent bending, reaching and stair climbing, varying temperatures/humidity, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Must have adequate vision, hearing, and color recognition to safely perform job duties.
responsibilities
- ◆Look for opportunities to improve
- ◆Want to grow with the company
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can build your skills, grow your career, and be part of a company that takes pride in its people and its products, we want to hear from you. Build your skills. Grow your career. Make an impact at DFS.
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Description
Production supervisor
Location: Madisonville, LA
Department: Production
Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm
Build your career with dfs
At Diversified Foods & Seasonings (DFS), food is more than what we make—it’s what brings our people, our history, and our passion together. We are looking for people who want more than just a job. We want team members who take pride in their work, want opportunities to learn and grow, and are ready to be part of a team committed to producing quality food and winning together.
WHY WORK AT DFS?
When you join DFS, you can enjoy
- •Competitive Pay:
- •Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.
- •Holiday Pay Effective Immediately
- •Weekends Off – unless overtime is necessary
- •Paid Time Off
- •Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- •Employee Training & Development Opportunities
- •Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career within DFS
- •A team environment where employees and their contributions matter
Our values
Our values guide how we work, how we treat one another, and how we serve our customers:
- •Integrity
We do the right thing—always—with honesty, fairness, and accountability.
- •Culinary Heritage
We are proud of the Louisiana culinary traditions and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped our company and continue to inspire our passion for flavor, quality, hospitality, and innovation.
- •Passion for Food
We take pride in creating great-tasting, high-quality, and innovative food products that delight our customers.
- •Pride in Our People
We invest in our people, treat each other with respect, and build teams that win together..
- •Personal Commitment
We take ownership, follow through, and deliver on our commitments—no excuses..
- •Continuous Learning
We challenge the status quo and continuously improve how we work, lead, and perform.
- •Winning Orientations
We are results-driven, celebrate success, and hold ourselves accountable when we fall short.
About the position
The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating all production activities within assigned areas to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This position leads production employees, oversees workflow, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with all company, regulatory, and food safety standards. The Supervisor of Production plays a key leadership role in driving efficiency and promoting a culture of teamwork and accountability.
What we're looking for
- •High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- •3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing.
- •Intermediate reading and math skills.
- •Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- •Knowledge of food safety
We are looking for team members who
- •Show up ready to contribute and be part of the team
- •Take pride in doing quality work
- •Put safety and food quality first
- •Are willing to learn and develop new skills
- •Communicate and work well with others
- •Take ownership of their