<p>Description</p> <p>Company Overview</p> <p>About Lakanto:</p> <p>Lakanto is the leading Monkfruit Sweetener in the sugar replacement game. Using a special formula of both Monk Fruit and Erythritol we produce not only our one-of-a-kind Monkfruit Sweeteners, but dozens of baking mixes, chocolates, and more! In the health and wellness space, we've quickly become a staple for customers of all types of needs, ranging from diabetes, keto, sugar-free lifestyle, and everything in between.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on the production floor within our food manufacturing facility. This role requires a strong leader with experience in food or supplement manufacturing who can guide production teams, manage changeovers, troubleshoot blending and pouching equipment, and ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company quality standards.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Supervise daily operations on the production floor, ensuring adherence to production schedules and safety protocols. </li><li>Lead efficient production line changeovers to support throughput and minimize downtime. </li><li>Guide, coach, and develop Line Leads and Operators to support team performance and skill development. </li><li>Troubleshoot blending and pouching equipment in partnership with Maintenance and Quality Control. </li><li>Collaborate with Material Handling to ensure materials are staged and available on time for production activities. </li><li>Monitor and validate production data within the production tracking software, ensuring accuracy and complete documentation. </li><li>Ensure correct product setup in the production tracking software and verify that Operators are inputting data correctly on tablets. </li><li>Maintain detailed and accurate production logs, records, and batch documentation per regulatory and company standards. </li><li>Drive efficiency improvements, waste reduction efforts, and process enhancement initiatives. </li><li>Support readiness for regulatory, customer, and internal audits by maintaining production documentation and compliance standards. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Production Work Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Maintain strong floor presence to ensure production teams follow safety, quality, and productivity standards. </li><li>Provide guidance during equipment setbacks or production delays to maintain workflow continuity. </li><li>Process Management </li><li>Verify all product changeovers are completed correctly, including packaging and labeling setup. </li><li>Coordinate daily production meetings with cross-functional teams to align on priorities and troubleshoot issues. </li><li>Production Tracking and Documentation </li><li>Ensure production tracking software reflects correct product information and batch details. </li><li>Monitor KPIs and support corrective actions when performance deviates from targets. </li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration </li><li>Work closely with the Director of Manufacturing on labor planning, shift assignments, and workflow optimization. </li><li>Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Material Handling to resolve production issues efficiently. </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in food or supplement manufacturing. </li><li>2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or management experience preferred. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required. </li><li>Strong understanding of dry blending and pouching operations. </li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and manage production workflows in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Experience with GMP, food safety standards, and HACCP principles. </li><li>Proficiency with production tracking systems, ERP systems, and digital documentation tools. </li><li>Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Bilingual is a huge plus! </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Certifications in Food Safety, GMP, or HACCP are preferred. </li><li>Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to ~50 lbs as needed. </li><li>Must be process-oriented, collaborative, and self-motivated with a growth mindset. </li><li>Ability to work flexible hours based on production needs. </li><li>Ability to fluently speak English and Spanish strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This is an on-site position located in Orem, UT, within a dry blending and pouching manufacturing environment. Work conditions include proximity to powders, packaging machinery, industrial equipment, and variable noise levels.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Physical Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.: Occasionally </li><li>Moving in different positions in confined spaces: Occasionally </li><li>Remaining stationary: Constantly </li><li>Moving about to accomplish tasks: Constantly </li><li>Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds: Occasionally </li><li>Repeating motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers: Occasionally </li><li>Operating machinery, power tools, vehicles, or heavy equipment: Occasionally </li><li>Assessing work accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness: Constantly </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Sedentary work (primarily sitting/standing): Constantly </li><li>Light work (moving objects up to 20 pounds): Occasionally </li><li>Medium work (moving objects up to 50 pounds): Occasionally </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>27 Paid Days Off in Your First Year (12 Paid Holidays and 15 PTO) </li><li>Excellent Medical, Vision & Dental </li><li>Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability </li><li>Optional 401K </li><li>Optional HSA Matching Program </li><li>Free Lakanto/arau.baby/Happy Elephant Products </li><li>Meaningful Work for a Company Doing Good in the World! </li></ul>