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Commissary Production Supervisor
Commissary Production SupervisorFolino Estate • Kutztown, PA, US
Commissary Production Supervisor

Commissary Production Supervisor

Folino Estate • Kutztown, PA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Commissary Production Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for building and overseeing daily food manufacturing operations in our new central kitchen. As we launch and grow our commissary, this person will roll up their sleeves to set up production processes, establish food safety standards, and personally participate in prep, cooking, packaging, and cleaning alongside the initial team. This is a working supervisor role and is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, enjoys solving problems on the floor, and is passionate about building a best-in-class commissary from the ground up.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in food production, commissary operations, or food manufacturing.
  • Prior experience managing food service permits, regulatory compliance, and inspections is required.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, sanitation, and quality assurance practices.
  • Proven leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple production lines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working hands-on in all aspects of production, especially during launch phase.
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as production requires.
  • Food safety certifications (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP) preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Personally participate in and supervise day-to-day food manufacturing operations : prep, batch cooking, packaging, and cleaning
  • Help design and implement food safety, sanitation, and quality control protocols (HACCP, ServSafe, etc.)
  • Train, lead, and work alongside prep / production cooks and kitchen staff
  • Manage inventory, ingredient ordering, receiving, and storage
  • Coordinate production schedules to meet delivery needs for each location
  • Monitor yields, batch records, and minimize waste through direct involvement
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and kitchen is clean and organized; may perform maintenance / cleaning as needed
  • Collaborate with Culinary Operations Manager and kitchen managers at each location on menu changes and scaling recipes
  • Assist with hiring and onboarding of new commissary staff as the operation grows
  • Maintain production logs, compliance records, and participate in internal / external audits

    • Key Performance Indicators :

  • Consistent, on-time production and delivery to all locations
  • Compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
  • Minimized food and labor waste
  • Positive feedback from location teams on quality and reliability
  • Accurate inventory management and cost control

    • Benefits :

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
  • PTO, Wellness Time and Paid Holidays
  • Company Dining Program
  • 401k with 3% company match after one year
  • Additional discount on wine and merchandise
  • Quarterly Bottle of Wine
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  • Clear path for growth and career advancement
  • Excellent opportunity with growing brand

    • Environmental / Physical Requirements :

  • Essential duties require long periods of standing up to 10 hours at a time and walking as well as frequent reaching and kneeling, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and moving objects 50 lbs.or more.
  • The work environment is often loud.
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