Production /Shipping Supervisor 2nd and 3rd shift
Safety Leadership
Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA, company, and plant safety policies.
Conduct daily safety observations, toolbox talks, and shift meetings.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
Promote employee participation in safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
Production Management
Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
Execute production schedules while maximizing equipment efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Monitor production performance and adjust staffing or resources as necessary.
Ensure production documentation is completed accurately and timely.
Drive adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Identify and eliminate waste through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Employee Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect.
Conduct employee coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.
Ensure employees receive ongoing cross-training to improve operational flexibility.
Promote employee engagement and recognize strong performance.
Quality & Food Safety
Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, SQF, GMP, sanitation, and quality standards.
Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate product issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate production and quality records.
Ensure all products meet customer specifications before release.
Shipping & Warehouse Coordination
Cook closely with Warehouse and Shipping personnel to ensure finished goods are available for scheduled customer shipments.
Understand inventory flow from production through warehousing and distribution.
Monitor product availability to support on-time deliveries and customer service goals.
Assist with production scheduling based on shipping priorities, inventory levels, and customer demand.
Ensure finished products are properly identified, staged, and transferred according to warehouse procedures.
Support FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices and inventory accuracy.
Work collaboratively with Shipping to resolve loading issues, product shortages, and schedule changes while minimizing customer impact.
Understand warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems (such as M3), shipping documentation, bills of lading, and inventory transactions.
Operational Excellence
Maintain key performance indicators including:- Safety
Quality
Production attainment
Downtime
Yield
Waste
Labor efficiency
Overtime
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement projects.
Participate in capital projects and equipment improvements.
Administrative Responsibilities
Approve employee timekeeping and attendance records.
Maintain shift reports and production documentation.
Communicate production performance and shift handoffs effectively.
Coordinate with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations.
Support compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience coaching and developing employees.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
Preferred
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles.
- Experience with warehouse operations and shipping logistics.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems such as M3 or SAP.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of production scheduling and inventory management.
- Understanding of shipping operations, logistics coordination, and warehouse processes.
- Ability to analyze production metrics and implement performance improvements.
- Strong conflict resolution and employee relations skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, cold, and moving equipment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to climb stairs and work around industrial equipment.
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Requirements
Work Schedule
Production Supervisors may work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require. Flexibility is expected to support operational requirements, employee development, and customer commitments.
Additional Information
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information.
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