• Irvine, California
• Food
• $60‐70K
• Full Time regular employee
•  7:00-16:00
•  New

Job Description

Position
Production Supervisor

Summary
A food manufacturing company in Irvine is seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations. This position supervises production staff engaged in food processing, packaging, and shipping while ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards.

This role involves both hands-on floor supervision and administrative/desk responsibilities.

Essential Duties
・Analyze production schedules and work orders to estimate labor hours and create staffing plans that meet operational and customer requirements
・Calculate required raw materials and supplies based on production forecasts and coordinate material requisitions
・Assign duties and communicate production specifications to staff
・Coordinate with internal departments to ensure customer deadlines are met
・Inspect raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards
・Verify finished goods prior to shipment and delivery
・Open the facility daily and ensure operational readiness
・Develop cross-training schedules to enhance workforce flexibility
・Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production targets
・Recommend and implement improvements in production methods, equipment utilization, and product quality
・Propose workflow and equipment adjustments to improve operational efficiency
・Troubleshoot production issues and support staff in resolving operational challenges
・Maintain accurate production, timekeeping, and inventory records
・Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials as needed
・Train new employees on company production policies and procedures
・Monitor and manage utility usage to maximize operational efficiency

Supervisory Responsibilities
・Directly supervise employees in the Production Department
・Conduct interviews, hiring, and employee training
・Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities
・Evaluate performance and provide feedback
・Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and administer disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​7:00-16:00​​​​​​​

Working Location
Irvine, CA

Salary/Benefit
$60-70K

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, and Major National Holidays

Qualifications
​​​​​​​・Bilingual in Japanese and English (required)
・Prior hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment
・Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, production tracking, etc.)
・Ability to balance floor supervision and administrative duties
・Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
 

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