We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production planning in our USDA-inspected facility. This is a new position for a growing, privately-owned food manufacturer in north Lincoln. The right person for this job will need to: meet production, safety and quality requirements; train and direct team in day-to-day operations; supervise employees to ensure production guidelines are being met; oversee the routine maintenance and set up of equipment; and communicate production goals, objectives, and results to motivate employees toward maintaining a high standard of product quality while maximizing plant efficiencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
All full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Cost of employee health insurance, as well as life and disability insurance, is fully paid by employer. Other benefits include dental, vision and accident insurance, paid-time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match.
Core Responsibilities:
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including the following: planning, delegating, and directing work; assessing performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate solutions
- Ensure production is completed in accordance with HACCP and USDA regulations, taking corrective action when necessary, watching for safety issues, making corrective actions where necessary
- Provide leadership and guidance to employees
- Communicate expected safety or ergonomic activities for the department and help to develop and meet safety goals
- Oversee maintenance of desired product quality and safety and ensure employees know and understand the plant’s food safety and quality plans
- Learn and carry out product specification requirements
- Maintain adequate knowledge of products and equipment to ensure the ability to direct employees to perform the job properly
- Perform daily walkthroughs of the production department
- Work with the General Manager and/or leads to maintain knowledge of yields and variances, methods of calculations, typical problem areas, and methods for corrections and improvement.
- Recommend changes in work flow and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department to minimize downtime and product costs
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience and/or training in a production environment.
- Preferred: Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge, understanding plant efficiencies, and operations procedures.
- Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting
- Ability to train and lead employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement
- Good planning and priority-setting skills
- Ability to work well with others in fast-paced environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented and foster a positive working environment
- Ability to work in a cold production environment
- Could be required to work long hours and weekends
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, and working with cleaning/sanitizing chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area – hearing protection is provided
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Frequently required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance