Finishing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Employee Health & Safety regulations; lead Finishing team members in identifying safety concerns and implementing safety initiatives.
• Support the direction of the Kalsec Employee Safety Team.
• Lead and enforce Food Safety Programs within the assigned shift, and provide support across functional departments.
• Manage team and shift performance by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and executing tasks to achieve departmental metrics.
• Cookordination workflow prioritization and resource utilization for the assigned shift/department.
• Guide and coach peers and team members in the use of Lean Manufacturing tools and problem-solving techniques to resolve production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead or co-lead hiring, staffing, training, development, and performance management of Finishing operators, addressing personnel and performance issues per Kalsec practices, policies, and bargaining unit agreements.
• Coach, mentor, and provide conflict resolution and counseling for team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related experience as an individual contributor or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Education in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Food Science/Quality Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, problem-solving, process improvement techniques, and team facilitation for problem solving and change management.
• Strong data analysis skills with attention to detail, able to detect trends and implement solutions for tangible results.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work across shifts to manage operational performance, process improvements, and ensure consistency across departments and manufacturing shifts.

Desired

• Desired Minimum 4 years of direct supervisory experience in food, beverage, chemical, process, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Certifications in leadership, Lean Manufacturing, or communication.
• Experience working multiple shifts and managing employees in a bargaining unit.
• Proven skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing action plans.
• Experience in training development and delivery, both on-the-job and one-on-one.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage projects, and participate in cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work an off-shift role, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and/or extended hours based on production needs.
• Occasional exposure to heat, noise, odors, heights, confined spaces, and outdoor weather conditions.