--- title: Production Supervisor Weekends description: Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for the Production Supervisor Weekends role in Hackettstown, NJ. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/production-supervisor-weekends-at-superior-skilled-trades-01a1460f-8cb6-7abb-b245-9ad84aa39fda date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Superior Skilled Trades as Production Supervisor Weekends in Hackettstown, NJ. Pays $29–$38 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rlbpl9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Superior Skilled Trades | | **Location** | Hackettstown, NJ | | **Salary** | $29/hr - $38/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 16, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Superior Skilled Trades. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Superior Skilled Trades. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $55,000 – $80,000 a year (median $68,000). ## Description # Production Supervisor **Direct Hire Opportunity | Superior Skilled Trades** Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced **Production Supervisor** for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing food manufacturing operation in **Hackettstown, NJ**. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing production personnel, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production throughout the assigned shift. The ideal candidate will have previous **manufacturing leadership experience along with food manufacturing experience** and be comfortable maintaining a strong presence on the production floor. ## Schedule - Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am - Full-time, onsite position ## Key Responsibilities ### Production & Shift Leadership - Lead daily manufacturing activities for the assigned shift - Communicate production schedules, priorities, and expectations to operators and production leads - Monitor production output, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and workflow throughout the shift - Ensure employees follow established work instructions, SOPs, and production standards - Identify performance gaps and take immediate corrective action - Oversee proper equipment startup, production changeovers, and shutdown procedures - Escalate unresolved production or operational issues to management - Maintain consistent execution of production goals and expectations ### Team Leadership & Accountability - Directly supervise production operators and team leads - Maintain accountability for employee attendance, conduct, productivity, GMP compliance, and overall performance - Coach, train, and provide ongoing performance feedback to employees - Assist with onboarding and training new production employees - Develop employees and reinforce performance expectations - Ensure accurate and complete shift-to-shift handoff communication - Partner with management and HR regarding performance concerns and disciplinary actions when necessary ### Safety, Food Safety & Quality - Enforce company safety policies, **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)**, food safety requirements, and quality standards - Ensure employees properly utilize required PPE - Identify and immediately address unsafe behaviors or working conditions - Support QA requirements and production responsibilities associated with food safety programs - Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately and on time - Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and process deviations - Work closely with QA while respecting QA authority regarding food safety verification and product hold/release decisions ### Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement - Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready production areas - Support initiatives designed to reduce downtime, scrap, and production waste - Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities - Reinforce standardized processes and consistent operating practices - Support implementation of new procedures, process improvements, and operational changes - Monitor key production metrics, including safety, quality, labor utilization, output attainment, downtime, waste, and attendance ### Cross-Functional Coordination - Work closely with **Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation** teams - Proactively communicate equipment problems, production risks, and operational concerns - Ensure required materials, personnel, and equipment are available to meet production requirements - Support equipment troubleshooting and production recovery efforts - Coordinate resources to minimize production interruptions and downtime ## Qualifications ### Required - High school diploma or equivalent - Previous **manufacturing leadership/supervisory experience** - Previous **food manufacturing experience** - Experience supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment - Working knowledge of **GMPs and food safety requirements** - Strong leadership, communication, and employee-accountability skills - Ability to understand and work with production KPIs and performance metrics - Ability to identify and troubleshoot operational issues in real time - Basic computer skills and experience completing production documentation ### Preferred - Experience leading teams in a high-volume, fast-paced food production environment - Experience monitoring labor utilization, production output, downtime, scrap, and waste - Experience working cross-functionally with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation - Previous experience supporting continuous-improvement initiatives ## Work Environment This is an active, hands-on production-floor leadership position. Candidates must be comfortable: - Standing and walking for extended periods - Working around heat, noise, moving machinery, and active production equipment - Wearing required PPE while in production areas - Maintaining an active presence on the production floor for the majority of the shift - Working a flexible schedule based on production and operational requirements ## What We're Looking For We're seeking a **strong floor leader**, not someone who manages solely from an office. The successful Production Supervisor will be comfortable holding employees accountable, responding quickly to production issues, enforcing safety and food-quality standards, and keeping the shift focused on production goals. This individual will take ownership of **safety, quality, labor performance, output, downtime response, waste reduction, attendance, and overall shift execution** while developing a productive and accountable manufacturing team. **This is a Direct Hire opportunity through Superior Skilled Trades. INDH** ## Skills - Inspection - Onboarding - Supervision - Investigation - Performance Management - Performance Measurement - Employee Relations - Quality Standards - Food Safety Standards - Good Manufacturing Practices - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Production Documentation - Machine Changeover - Food Manufacturing - Commissioning - Sanitation - Deviation Management - Supervisory Skills - Team Leadership - Basic Computer Skills - Equipment Troubleshooting - Good Manufacturing Practice (Gmp) - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Food Safety - Leadership - Maintenance - Quality Assurance - Communication - Personal Protective Equipment ## Benefits - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Manufacturing & Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Production Management & Supervision jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/production-management-and-supervision?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Production Supervisor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/production-management-and-supervision/production-supervisor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62003 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)