Production Supervisor 2nd Shift KBD/IR

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise employees to consistently produce quality meat products in a sanitary condition with continuous regard to company policies and government regulations.
• Lead/supervise/manage a team of 21-25 employees.
• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management.
• Document daily production activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• 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 to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and 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 through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies.
• Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility.
• Understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures.

Experience & Skills

• 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.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Able to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Able to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Preferred Education: BA/BS or equivalent in Business Management, Production Operations Management, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or equivalent experience acquired through work experience.

Compensation/Benefits

• 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.
• As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers 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

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.