Operations Supervisor

About the Role

The Production Supervisor oversees production employees on assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to production guidelines within established timing, quality, and cost standards. This role focuses on semi-skilled and skilled operations, quality assurance, and troubleshooting, requiring strong technical proficiency to assist operators in problem-solving and supervising the production process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and/or Superintendents/Supervisors to track yields and variances, identify problem areas, and implement corrections and improvements.
• Maintain safety and ergonomic programs to ensure a safe working environment.
• Train employees on safe operating procedures, including lock-out/tag-out; appraise performance; address complaints; and resolve problems.
• Uphold desired product quality and safety standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products and equipment to effectively direct employees in performing their jobs.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and applicable laws.
• Suggest workflow and equipment changes to increase department efficiency, minimize downtime, and reduce product costs.
• Manage shift schedules, including workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, vacations, breaks, overtime, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
• Directly supervise production employees and set daily/weekly/monthly objectives, communicating them clearly to personnel.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA standards.
• Maintain high standards of employee relations, addressing immediate questions and concerns through daily floor walks and monthly line meetings.
• Review time and attendance for payroll accuracy.