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.