Production Supervisor Nights

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.   Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.    Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a  **Production Supervisor** at our **New Hope, MN**  pasta production facility. The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals while supporting employee development and continuous improvement.  **Schedule:** Sunday - Thursday 10:30pm - 7:30am **Pay:** $77,000 - $84,000 **Responsibilities:**   * Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while meeting production throughput, quality, and labor utilization targets   * Supervise, coach, and develop frontline employees through performance management, training, communication, and employee engagement initiatives   * Monitor production, quality, and safety performance metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of Lean manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives    * Partner with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to maintain compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, including participation in audits, investigations, and corrective actions   * Lead shift communications, team huddles, and operational coordination activities while supporting emergency response efforts and maintaining accurate operational documentation and reporting    **Qualifications:**   * High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution   * Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment   * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint    * Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require    * Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment  **Preferred Qualifications:**  * Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or related technical field  * Previous experience in food manufacturing and/or high-speed production environments   * Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and behavior-based safety programs   **Physical Requirements:**   Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:   * Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 50 pounds), sit, stand and walk for extended periods   * Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment    * Ability to respond effectively to operational and emergency situations within the facility