Production Supervisor

Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company’s broad portfolio  including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. With vertically integrated capabilities and a proven track record of innovation and execution, Vibrant helps customers accelerate to market without compromise.    

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner.  We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment.  A commitment to Real. Simple. Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. 

As a Production Supervisor, you will provide consistent leadership and operational excellence in manufacturing by overseeing the production activities of leads and operators in the department. You’ll ensure all product is produced on time, meets or exceeds the company’s quality standards, and all work is performed in a safe, efficient manner. 

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the planning, organization, and production of high-quality products within the department.
• Staff, select, train, and motivate production leads and operators.
• Supervise and direct the activities of the production team to meet operational goals.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to proactively resolve production issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required documentation and paperwork.
• Provide training to department leads and operators on GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, internal controls, and best practices.
• Drive production and quality-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and yield.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, quality requirements, and good manufacturing practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to people, products, processes, and equipment.
• Maintain high levels of service to internal customers and ensure department commitments are met.
• Monitor safety programs, product quality metrics, and production efficiency to achieve departmental targets.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (required).
• 2+ years of production supervision experience within a food and beverage manufacturing and/or co-packing environment.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and quality control systems.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems (preferred).
• Ability to lift 50–60 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in high-temperature environments.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Vibrant Ingredients can offer you:

• Generous time off for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health & Wellness programs

More about us:

Vibrant Ingredients, headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients—helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.

"Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work."

This position is currently classified as on-site at our Eustis facility

Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Vibrant Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Vibrant Ingredients will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Vibrant Ingredients in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**