Production Supervisor

Full Steam Staffing is now hiring a Production Supervisor in Santa Cruz, CA! We are seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to oversee daily production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience coordinating production teams, and the ability to maintain productivity, quality, and safety standards.

Position Details

• Location: Santa Cruz, CA
• Position: Production Supervisor
• Pay Rate: $70,000 – $80,000 annually
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and AD&D Insurance

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across multiple production lines to ensure efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Supervise, train, and support production employees while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Coordinate daily labor assignments and adjust staffing based on production needs.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow, and output to ensure daily goals are met.
• Provide hands-on assistance with production tasks as needed to maintain operational efficiency.
• Communicate with management, supply chain, and other departments to coordinate production activities.
• Identify and resolve production delays, equipment issues, and staffing concerns.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, GMP, and company safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, waste, and operational inefficiencies.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, cross-training, and performance development.
• Maintain accurate production records, employee timecards, and operational documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
• Address employee performance concerns and maintain accountability across the production team.
• Ensure production areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with company standards.

Job Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food production, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees.
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow coordination, and labor management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding production environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet production deadlines.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and assisting with operational tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, FSMA, and GMP standards is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting experience are a plus.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours, overtime, and occasional holidays based on production needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 (depending on experience)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AD&D Insurance

Apply Today!

Full Steam Staffing is looking for a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor ready to take the next step in their career. If you have a strong background in food manufacturing, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a hands-on production environment, we encourage you to apply!

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.#IND-M