Production supervisor with 5 years leading shift crews in snack food and bakery manufacturing. Supervises 32 operators on 4 lines and lifted line efficiency from 74% to 86%. Brings GMP and food safety discipline, hands-on troubleshooting and coaching that reduces turnover on a demanding night shift. Holds HACCP certification and runs daily line reviews with maintenance and quality.
Experience
Production Supervisor, Crisp Valley Snacks (Lancaster, PA)
Aug 2022 – Present
Supervise 32 operators and 2 leads on night shift across 4 fryer and packaging lines
Raised line efficiency from 74% to 86% by standardizing startups and tracking downtime by cause each hour
Cut first-year operator turnover from 55% to 30% with a structured 6-week training plan
Hold GMP, allergen changeover and SQF records to standard, with zero shift-related findings at 2 audits
Track OEE and waste by line each shift, presenting results at the morning production meeting
Line Lead, Dutch Country Bakery (York, PA)
May 2020 – Jul 2022
Led 10 operators on a bread line producing 9,000 loaves an hour
Reduced giveaway weight 1.5% through scale calibration checks every 2 hours
Trained 15 operators on startup and changeover procedures
Education
A.A.S. in Management, Harrisburg Area Community College (Aug 2016 – May 2018)
Skills
Production: Shift leadership, line efficiency, downtime tracking, changeovers
People: Training plans, coaching, attendance management, shift handoffs
Continuous Improvement: Downtime tracking, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis
How to write a Production Supervisor resume
A strong Production Supervisor resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Production Supervisor resume FAQ
What should a Production Supervisor resume include?
A Production Supervisor resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Production Supervisor?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Production Supervisor roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Production Supervisor resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Production Supervisor put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Production Supervisor roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Production Supervisor resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."