Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise a team, have authority to hire and perform management of a team.
• Lead/supervise/manage 21-25 employees.
• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems).
• Achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management.
• Document daily production activities and review results against established targets.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness and work with staff from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prioritize, request, and ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs.
• Communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.
• Apply corrective action consistently when required.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes.

Experience & Skill

• 3-5 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing, and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Effective communication skills in writing and verbally with employees at all levels.
• Mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs.
• Effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• In Business Management, Production Operations Management, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or equivalent experience acquired through work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• The base salary for this position ranges from a low of $67,568.00 to a maximum of $101,352.00, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience and internal equity among other factors.
• This role is also eligible to receive additional pay if required to work more than 5 days per week as well as participate in the company discretionary quarterly bonus plan based on company performance.
• Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Office & plant environment.
• Frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.