Supervisor, Production (34561)

Production Supervisor 3rd shift

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM, with weekend work available upon request based on business needs.

Position Overview:

The Production Supervisor is expected to oversee day-to-day production to ensure that the required performance and quality standards are achieved. The role will be to oversee production staff, leading them to produce high-quality items at a pace that meets labor-set and yield-set standards. The role will ensure that machines are operational and that materials are on-site, so that production runs smoothly.

The qualified individual should have previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment and should have the people and operational skills to ensure that production runs smoothly. The successful candidate should be a strong people manager and should have strong organizational skills to ensure that production levels and quality meet the expected standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor day-to-day production to ensure that performance and quality standards are achieved.
• Create daily work schedules to ensure that lines are sufficiently manned.
• Lead a team to produce high-quality items at a pace that meets labor-set and yield-set standards.
• Oversee employee performance, providing guidance and support and identifying development needs.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure on-time and smooth start-up.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate the materials required to accomplish the daily schedule.
• Maintain and improve production processes.
• Perform analysis to ensure compliance with customer specifications while maintaining the AOP.
• Ensure that all checks and documentation are completed, performing regular quality and safety audits.
• Liaise as necessary with maintenance to ensure that machines are kept running at an optimum level.
• Manage day-to-day issues that arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications

Competencies and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of food processing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety principles.
• Understanding of plant equipment and the ability to troubleshoot basic issues.
• Good math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact and engage well with a diverse group of team members.
• Good people management and team building skills.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer software.
• Good time management, multi-tasking, prioritization, and delegation abilities.
• Ability to schedule and plan work.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to recognize opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to stand and move about the plant for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 100 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Education: Associate degree in Operations or Manufacturing Management or a related field is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Two or more years of manufacturing experience in the food industry. Experience of using Lean methodologies is preferred.
• Works in a plant and in a general office environment.
• Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
• May be exposed to the loud noise of plant machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet, humid conditions, and inclement weather.
• May be exposed to oils and airborne particles.
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts.
• May, on rare occasions, be exposed to the risk of electric shock.