Overview
Now Hiring: Production Supervisor – AM Shift
Full-Time | Onsite
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Compensation: $55,967–$64,493 annually
Join a Growing Leader in Fresh Prepared Foods
Roth Industries is a nationally recognized food manufacturer producing fresh prepared foods distributed to more than 8,000 retail locations across the United States. We’re looking for a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our AM Shift at our Colorado Springs facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, driving production performance, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.
Position Overview
As the Production Supervisor – AM Shift, you’ll oversee daily production activities, lead frontline employees, and help ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with USDA and food safety regulations.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with previous food manufacturing leadership experience who enjoys coaching employees and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Supervise daily production activities during the AM shift
- Ensure production schedules and operational goals are achieved
- Lead shift start-up meetings and coordinate smooth shift handoffs
- Monitor staffing levels and production performance throughout the shift
- Maintain efficient workflow while minimizing downtime
Team Leadership
- Train, coach, and develop production employees
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and support
- Assist with staffing, attendance, and daily workforce management
Food Safety & Quality
- Ensure compliance with USDA, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards
- Promote a strong Safety First and Quality First culture
- Complete production documentation accurately and on time
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections
Continuous Improvement
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process improvements
- Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, yields, and throughput
- Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity
- Assist with implementing corrective actions when needed
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues
- Work closely with Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams
- Communicate production updates and operational challenges to leadership
- Support initiatives that improve overall plant performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Food manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting
- Must be authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available)
Work Environment
- USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility
- Exposure to refrigerated production areas
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Fast-paced production environment with daily operational goals
Why Join Roth Industries?
- Competitive salary: $55,967–$64,493 annually
- Opportunity to grow with a nationally recognized food manufacturer
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health insurance and comprehensive benefits
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and employee development
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Production Supervisor looking to grow your leadership career in food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Roth Industries team in Colorado Springs, CO.