Food Manufacturing Supervisor – Production Operations

Recruiting Partner: Kristan Caceres

Kittery, Maine | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $75,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 182636

Job Summary

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Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing employees, and driving operational success?

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Seacoast NH/Southern Maine area seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who takes pride in building high-performing teams, improving efficiency, and maintaining exceptional standards for safety, quality, and production performance.

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
  • Coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable team environment.
  • Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
  • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.
  • Support staffing decisions, employee performance management, and labor efficiency.
  • Work closely with warehouse and manufacturing teams to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Maintain compliance with sanitation, equipment, workplace safety, and company procedures.
  • Help manage department expenses and support budget objectives.
  • Step in and provide hands-on support with production equipment and processes when needed.

What We're Looking For

  • 5–7 years of experience in food manufacturing.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to lead production employees, manage priorities, and meet operational goals.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and food safety practices.
  • Ability to identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications; Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Full, comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to join an established food manufacturing company.
  • Hands-on leadership role with the ability to make a meaningful impact.
  • Collaborative environment focused on employee development, quality, and continuous improvement.

 

JOB ID: 182636

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Kristan Caceres

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