Operations Supervisor

Position: Operations Supervisor

Date Opened: 07/16/2025

Department: Operations

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager

Location: Cape May, NJ

 

Job Summary:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within a unionized food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production targets are met while maintaining full compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. The Supervisor leads a team of hourly employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement and works closely with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Human Resources to maintain a productive and respectful workplace. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this role plays a key part in supporting operational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities outline the core functions of the Operations Supervisor. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The Operations Supervisor may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by management.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of production during assigned shifts.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance protocols (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMPs).
• Lead, coach, and motivate employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Interpret and adhere to the collective bargaining agreement when managing employee relations.
• Partner with both production and maintenance department to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of production, sanitation, quality checks, and shift performance.
• Facilitate daily shift meetings to communicate production plans, safety topics, and plant updates.
• Promote a culture of safety and actively participate in audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Assist in performance evaluations, attendance tracking, and resolution of personnel issues in accordance with union protocols and HR guidance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support operational goals.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing or food processing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, OSHA standards, and food production regulations.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain professionalism in a dynamic production setting.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP data reporting tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Bumble Bee Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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