Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Kraft Heinz · Coshocton, OH
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $78k–$97k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Kraft Heinz (food & beverage) in Coshocton, OH. Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Base pay
- $78k–$97k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Ohio: typical posted base $74k–$97k. This one lists $78k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 66 production supervisor openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 64 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$96k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 91%
- Lean 37%
- EHS / safety 26%
- 5S 20%
- ✓ Union environment 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Kraft Heinz in Coshocton
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift to deliver safety, quality, service, and cost results
- ◆Lead Level 1 meetings to create clear direction, surface gaps, assign actions, and ensure follow-through
- ◆Coach teams on running effective Level 0 meetings that build ownership, strengthen communication, and escalate issues quickly
- ◆Drive KHMS execution within the assigned area through strong daily management routines, standard work, and visual management
- ◆Audit and monitor performance boards to ensure they are accurate, current, and actively used to manage performance and trigger action
- ◆Use daily performance data and floor observations to identify gaps, remove barriers, and reinforce accountability
- ◆Support centerline management by reinforcing process discipline, escalating deviations, and helping teams maintain process stability
- ◆Lead and sustain BOS management routines to ensure standards, action tracking, and operating discipline are consistently followed
- ◆Build capability across the team through coaching, feedback, training, and clear expectations
- ◆Lead problem-solving efforts to address recurring losses, operational issues, and process breakdowns
- ◆Partner with Process Owners and cross-functional teams to improve performance and sustain operational gains
- ◆Address employee performance, conduct, and attendance matters in line with Kraft Heinz policies and procedures
- ◆Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership across the shift team
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Job Description
At Kraft Heinz, the Production Supervisor plays a critical leadership role on the plant team by driving safe, high-quality, and efficient operations while building team capability and ownership on the floor. Reporting to the Process Owner, this role is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing performance for an assigned area and shift while applying KHMS principles to strengthen daily management, sustain standards, solve problems, and deliver business results.
This role is an important people leadership position for someone who can create clarity, build accountability, and develop teams while improving operational performance.
What We’re Looking For
- •High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- •Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment
- •Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- •Ability to coach teams, reinforce standards, and drive accountability
- •Working knowledge of safety, quality, and manufacturing operations
- •Ability to use data and daily management routines to make decisions and improve performance
- •Familiarity with KHMS routines, performance boards, centerline management, and BOS principles preferred
Key Leadership Capabilities
- •People leadership and team development
- •Daily management and execution discipline
- •Coaching and performance management
- •Problem-solving and root cause thinking
- •Cross-functional collaboration
- •Ownership and accountability
- •Continuous improvement mindset
- •Clear and effective communication
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.