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Manufacturing Supervisor
Oregon Freeze DryUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Oct 2025
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At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. We are a purpose driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join the Manufacturing department on 1st shift. This position plays an important role in daily operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and team morale. Focused primarily on supporting production teams, this role is instrumental in establishing hands-on leadership, mentorship and fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment and continuous improvement across the team. The ideal candidate is someone who will lead and promote a culture of collaboration, support and lead our manufacturing teams, and is highly skilled manufacturing operations.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift (6:45pm-3:15pm)
You will get to:
We are looking for someone who has:
At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. We are a purpose driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join the Manufacturing department on 1st shift. This position plays an important role in daily operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and team morale. Focused primarily on supporting production teams, this role is instrumental in establishing hands-on leadership, mentorship and fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment and continuous improvement across the team. The ideal candidate is someone who will lead and promote a culture of collaboration, support and lead our manufacturing teams, and is highly skilled manufacturing operations.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift (6:45pm-3:15pm)
You will get to:
- Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet output targets while maintaining safety, food quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise, train, and mentor hourly production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Manage workflows, equipment, inventory, and raw materials to support smooth operations and timely product releases.
- Troubleshoot and escalate process, equipment, and personnel issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Maintenance, Quality, Safety, HR, and R&D to align operations and drive performance.
- Manage schedules, timecards, and resource allocation to support team needs and business goals.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of new team members.
- Champion OFD’s culture by promoting inclusivity, safety, and respect in the workplace.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Generally, a minimum of four (4) years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
- Associate’s degree required in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Food Science; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with a proven ability to identify and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Knowledge of GMP, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA standards, with a commitment to regulatory compliance,
- Experience using root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to foster cross-functional teamwork.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate teams, drive accountability, and balance business priorities.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems, Redzone, ADP, Alchemy, or similar platforms is a plus.
OFD contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools, controls; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or items. This position also requires a person to handle environments of varied temperatures and with various food allergens present; a
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