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.