Supervisor, Production (34561)

Production Supervisor 3rd shift

Schedule: Monday through Friday,7:00 PM – 3:30 AM, withweekend 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.