Production Supervisor
Industrial Resource Group · Fruitland, MD
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Industrial Resource Group (industrial) in Fruitland, MD. A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily laboratory and production operations.
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 245 live postings that list pay, out of 913 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live production postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 75%
- ✓ Lean 63%
- ✓ EHS / safety 38%
- Capacity planning 25%
- New product launch 25%
- MES 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Industrial Resource Group
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Full description from Industrial Resource GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily laboratory and production operations. This position is responsible for supervising production personnel, driving safe and efficient operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership while promoting employee development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Production Leadership Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory and production operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational objectives are consistently achieved. Optimize labor utilization, raw material usage, and equipment efficiency. Partner with maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. Monitor daily workflows and address operational issues to maintain productivity. Safety & Environmental Compliance Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the operation. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies. Conduct safety training, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Verify compliance with environmental regulations related to waste management, air quality, water quality, and hazardous materials. Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including: HACCP GMPs Sanitation programs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ISO standards Monitor quality control processes, inspections, and audits. Lead corrective actions for quality or compliance issues. Support initiatives that reduce waste, contamination risks, and product defects. Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Leadership & Employee Development Lead, coach, and develop laboratory and production associates. Manage hiring, training, performance management, and employee development. Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment. Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional growth. Reporting & Communication Maintain accurate production, quality, attendance, and performance records. Communicate production performance, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to achieve business objectives.
