*Production Supervisor*

About the role

The Citterio USA Production Supervisor oversees meat manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and efficient production, quality control, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet customer orders and company objectives.
• Implement and monitor production schedules.
• Maintain compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including OSHA and USDA standards.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the production process.
• Address and correct quality issues promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production staff.
• Support and promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage waste and optimize material usage.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement team.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a positive work environment.
• Handle stressful situations and provide innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, especially meat processing.
• Strong knowledge of meat processing techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
• Leadership and team management skills.

Physical Demands

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus vision.
• Adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to cold temperatures and raw meat products.
• Mechanical parts.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• Wearing proper food-safe, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard net, nitrile gloves, frock, bump cap, hat, and hearing protection.