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 - $86,000

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