Production Supervisor

Summary: The Manufacturing Supervisor reports directly to a Production Manager and is responsible for managing production operations during a shift. This includes leading and training the staff, following production processes, and coordinating maintenance and upkeep of equipment with the maintenance team. The supervisor must follow best practices of operating in a USDA facility and lead efforts to continuously improve processes in a lean environment. The supervisor works closely with a Production Manager, the planning managers, and other members of the Operations teams to ensure that productivity targets are met, and downtime events are kept to a minimum.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage production operations during the shift and ensure personnel are trained, schedules meet planned output, machine operations are efficient, and facilities remain clean and functional.
• Monitor production to ensure the highest quality products are packaged and shipped to customers.
• Coordinate production operations activities with other department leaders to ensure that all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Lead the management and control of inventories during the shift.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and training to the production operations team to accomplish company goals and values.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure that all machines are kept at top operating performance.
• Adhere to HACCP plan and production controls and ensure all team members follow established protocol in a USDA plant.
• Improve costs and manage quality of product through quality processes such as lean production, continuous improvement, 6S, and others.
• Maintain and improve food safety, food defense, and food quality programs within the operation.
• Ensure accuracy of data and documents related to production, shipping, and maintenance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the product, production processes and other techniques for maximizing the level of production.

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures

• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team

• Awareness of sanitation and hygiene procedures and practices,

• Concern for the safety of self and co-workers and a responsible attitude.

• Proven ability to lead a group of people to accomplish established targets. Strong interpersonal skills are a must for this role.

• Solid computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.

• Ability to solve problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner. Must be detail oriented and organized, yet flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.

• Able to prioritize workload according to changing demands.

• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.

• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment.

• BS degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field and a minimum of 1 year meat processing operations OR

Physical Requirements:

· Physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of materials.

· Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and/or reach.

· Manual dexterity- the ability to quickly move hands and arms, manipulate and/or assemble objects.

· The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects.

· The use of gloves, hair net and frock is required.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person