Production Supervisor

Job Purpose

Manage shift operation of food manufacturing facility, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety. 

Essential Functions

• Execute production schedule to meet customer orders and ensure quality and food safety standards are maintained
• Establish employee schedule and coordinate work of production associates to achieve plant goals/metrics
• Continually train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees
• Utilize performance measurement systems to provide feedback to direct reports in areas of productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety
• Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, cGMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance
• Operate within the Production labor budget; report on direct labor, product efficiencies, quality and safety
• Manage equipment downtime according to issue, saving as much product as possible
• Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure deficiencies noted during the audit are addressed
• Maintain safe working conditions 
• Work with Human Resources regarding personnel and performance issues
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality or products manufactured in the facility 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• College degree in business or related filed preferred or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required
• BRC, SQF, or AIB certification knowledge a plus
• Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed with the ability to work without close supervision 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.