Production Supervisor, 1st Shift

About the role

Works in production/assembly area overseeing operations. Responsible for all Production Lines, forming and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate lines. Supervises the daily activities of the operational unit, monitors and assists staff to maintain workflow, and achieves targeted operational and financial results. Implements practices to ensure compliance with operational policies and procedures, resolves routine operational issues, and escalates complex issues as needed. Prepares performance and progress reports for management to monitor and improve inefficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned team of employees (80+ employees), including direct supervision of non-supervisory (lead) employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, including interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Process a solid working knowledge of SQF/BRC and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA regulations, MP HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
• Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production employee’s work hours on a daily basis; work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Responsible for complying with customer specs and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products to ensure schedule is followed.
• Monitor production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Resolve employee complaints or submit unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action; handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes with HR Support.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Three to five years supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proficient in timekeeping system and SAP.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.

Skills

• Well-developed influence management skills.
• Personnel and performance management.
• Experienced in conflict resolution.
• Prioritizes work based on short- and long-term objectives.
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization.
• Well-developed project management skills.
• Effective presentation, writing, proposals, Improvement plans, SOC updates.
• Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control.

Ability to

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.
• Teach simple math functions such as add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Work environment

• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments and management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

Physical demands

• Ability to use hands and fingers; reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to see, hear and talk; distinguish colors.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels where hearing protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs; push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas; may climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Repetitive reaching overhead, under and across throughout shift; repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• Stand 8–10 hours per shift.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, including wet, humid areas.

Language skills

• Able to communicate and take direction from the Production Manager.
• Bilingual—English and Spanish preferred.