Production Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Production Supervisor is an integral member of the Operations Team. The Production Supervisor will oversee the daily production and packaging of products and be accountable for executing the production schedule, training, development, evaluation, discipline, and general supervision of staff to create a proficient and engaged team that is capable of achieving plant targets and team goals. This is a hands-on position involving the supervision of a diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

· Direction and oversight of all activities, personnel, and resources in production areas to meet business demands of the organization.

· Lending assistance and direction in processing production, and coordination with sanitation, warehouse, logistics, and maintenance in support of plant initiatives.

· Attend daily and weekly operations meetings – escalation, tactical teams, safety teams

· Develop Root Cause analysis based on the shift performance indicators

· Create corrective action plans based on the shift performance indicators

· Communicate shift performance, challenges, wins and support needs to the shift daily in the huddle

· Maintain all shift visual management tools

· Complete shift end reports and ensure all documentation for the shift is accurate and thorough before turning in

· Championing safety and quality assurance including HACCP, Third Party Regulatory, SSOPs and GMP initiatives that emphasize core business values.

· Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Knowledge and experience with food safety

· Experience with packaging for distribution into multiple channels

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong computer skills including MS Office (word, excel, outlook)

· Proven track record of team member training and development

· Knowledge and experience with lean tools (Problem solving, RCCA, 5S, Standard Work)

-Bilingual skills strongly preferred

Education and Experience:

· 3-5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment

· 3-5 years experience in food processing and/or third party food regulatory/third party auditing.

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business or related field preferred.

· Proven Supervisory or Team Lead experience in food manufacturing

· Lean training preferred

· Leadership training required

· English/Spanish speaking required

Physical Demands:

· Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Taunton, MA 02780: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person