Production Supervisor | 3A Nights | KanPak | Penn

Golden State Foods

Penn Yan, NY

Pay: $75,000-$90,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Description**

KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months.

From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, KanPak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

**About the Role**

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Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and keeping production running at its best? As a **Production Supervisor**, you'll lead a team in a fast-paced aseptic manufacturing environment, driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll oversee daily production operations, coach and develop employees, troubleshoot process issues, and help ensure we consistently deliver high-quality products to our customers.

**What You'll Do**

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• Lead, coach, and support production employees to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Execute daily production schedules and ensure efficient plant operations.
• Monitor production performance and quickly address quality or operational issues.
• Train and develop production technicians to build a high-performing team.
• Troubleshoot aseptic process variances and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment reliability and collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and developing production team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Champion GMPs, food safety standards, regulatory compliance, and company values.
• Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team.

**What You'll Need**

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Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or specialized training in aseptic processing and packaging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Food, beverage, dairy, or aseptic manufacturing experience.

Success in This Role

• Strong people leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

**The Schedule & Setting**

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• **3A Shift rotation schedule- 7p-7a**
• Full-time position in a manufacturing environment
• Primarily based on the production floor with frequent interaction across departments.
• Flexible availability may be needed to support production demands and operational priorities.
• Works closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and plant leadership teams.

**Pay & Benefits**

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Pay

$75,000/yr-$90,000/yr

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities

***EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

*KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran*

***Applicants only; No Recruiters please.***

*KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.*

*KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities*

**WHY JOIN US**

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• **People First:** At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• **Values Driven:** Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness