Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

About the role

The Production Supervisor at Richelieu Foods is responsible for overseeing production processes, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and company standards, and managing a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate production according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Supervise daily production team during assigned shift.
• Responsible for planning appropriate inventory levels to ensure production requirements and specifications are met in order to achieve customer orders.
• Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify variances compared to standards.
• Maintain company Safety and OSHA standards.
• Handle employee concerns and issues.
• Set schedules and approve employees' time in the Dayforce system.
• Manage employee time and attendance in Dayforce system and update hours appropriately.
• Update and communicate labor needs regularly.
• Promote Safety standards.
• Record and investigate all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents.
• Provide and receive feedback to develop employees and future leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing.
• Experience managing employees in a food production environment.
• Strong management, leadership, organizational, and scheduling abilities.
• Experience working in a production environment with food or other FDA regulated products.
• Positive attitude and good written and oral communication skills.
• Safety first mindset.
• Problem-solving skills including Lean 6-Sigma related tools with excellent decision-making capabilities.
• Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
• Discretion when handling confidential information and records.
• Strong computer skills and experience with using an ERP system accurately.
• Ability to analyze information gathered to identify potential problems or discrepancies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this role is $75,000 and $80,000. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus.