Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Responsible for all production and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate/scheduled shifts and lines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned team of employees of 100 or more direct reports.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Process a solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
• Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Maintain a 5S environment.
• Schedule, maintain and approve production employee’s work hours on a daily basis.
• Investigate and resolve scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Comply with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.
• Plan 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Knowledge

  • Maker’s Pride procurement, products, and production processes.
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP.
  • Well developed influence management skills.
  • 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.
  • Contract review and tracking of contract detail.
  • Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOP’s.
  • Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control.
  • Personnel and performance management.
  • Experienced in Continuous Improvement and or Lean Manufacturing.
  • 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.
  • Respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees and members of the business community.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency In MS Office Suite and SAP.

  Qualifications

  • Two-year college degree in business or related field required; Four-year college degree preferred.
  • (3) Three – (5) Five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with Food and/or Packaging Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Proficient in Kronos timekeeping system and SAP both pluses.
  • Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
  • Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.
  • Basic mechanical skills required.
  • This is a second shift position starting at 1PM or 2PM. 40-50 hours average per week.

  Physical Requirements

  • Ability to use hands and fingers.
  • Ability to see, hear and talk.
  • Ability to 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 eight 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.
  • Ability to work in wet, humid areas.

  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.
  • Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
  • Communicate effectively with all employees and management.