The Production Supervisor in our RTE manufacturing plant is responsible for all employees in the production department, daily supervision and directing of the production lines under his/her supervision. This position is responsible for ensuring that company standards are achieved and maintained with an emphasis on continuous improvement, providing support, structure and training for employees within the department. The Production Supervisor will be required to be a hands-on, self-starter with the ability to motivate and lead staff.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manages and utilizes various production reports. Reviews daily production against customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etc.
- Completes all paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.
- Promote a safe work environment as well as meets safety requirements complying with all policies or regulations, OSHA, concerning safety, environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
- Communicates at all levels in order to meet production expectations. Collaborates with the functional areas of operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping and others.
- Maintains inventory records.
- Leads a team of production employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Effectively communicates with and motivates the team in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals.
- Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for work effort and appraisal of personnel.
- Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time off for their direct reports.
- Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.
- Lead a team of skilled workers to meet hourly and daily production standards and goals
- Oversee the cleanliness and general order of lines and production areas
- Effectively and proactively communicate status related to safety, quality, personnel, equipment, and/or inventory to appropriate management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in food packaging plant – mandatory.
- 5+ years of experience managing in a USDA and/or FDA food, meat and packaging manufacturer facility.
- HACCP certification a plus.
- Food safety knowledge.
- True team player with a positive and cooperative attitude. “No job too small mantra.”
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office
- Proven strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and work under constant deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
- Ability to operate in fast paced production environment.
- Able to lift to 50lbs and work in high and low temperatures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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