Production Supervisor

Provides support to hourly team members in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, cost, equipment, and engagement. Responsible for the set-up of materials, equipment, machine operation and packaging of WIP and finished goods for delivery to the warehouses. Direct and lead a team of hourly team members. Foster and promote continuous improvement and a positive work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø Interpret safety policies/practices to employees including enforcing safe work practices. Supports and drives for completion of audits/actions.

Ø Utilize available data to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability.

Ø Ensure product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and managing expectations for quality. Understands top quality drivers and top customer complaints from area.

Ø Assist employees in diagnosing malfunctions in work and machine activities.

Ø Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors and management.

Ø Requisition and maintain supply of materials and tools for the area.

Ø Communicate Company policies to hourly team members and train them in standard work practices and procedures for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Ø Interpret specifications and job orders to employees and assign duties based upon work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. Participate as support for disciplinary actions.

Ø Recommend measures to improve safety, quality of product, production methods, and equipment performance. Use of CI tools and SRC is recommended approach.

Ø Train staff in the areas of safety quality, productivity, cost and equipment.

Ø In conjunction with HR and management, provide performance management for assigned team members that include appraisal/performance evaluation, coaching and counseling, conflict resolution, corrective action and training programs.

Ø Maintain time and production records and accurately complete all reports as required by the Company.

Ø Maintain area in accordance with BRC standards and enforce product safety and sanitation regulations.

Ø Support and participate in continuous improvement events, projects, and just do its.

Ø On occasion, perform activities of co-workers supervised and other duties as may be assigned.

Ø Supervisors will rotate to cover weekends for other departments.

Ø Leads SRC with team members and determines corrective/preventative actions to eliminate problems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (List all required):

Ø Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Ø Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ø Ability to effectively communicate with employees.

Ø Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions.

Ø Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, computer scanning devices, adjustable measuring instruments.

Ø Check reports, forms, records and comparable data, where interpretation requires basic skills knowledge.

Ø Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.

Ø Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Ø GMP and Safety Certification, Haccp Certification, Forklift/Raymond Certification.

Education:

High School or equivalent

High School plus specialized training (min 6mos-2yrs)

Associate Degree Required

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Master’s Degree Required

Certification/Licensure Required for Job:

Minimum Experience Preferred (Number of years and type): Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Associate Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Desire to learn and willingness to accept responsibility. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably food manufacturing. Previous supervisory experience desired.

Travel Requirements: Minimal.

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