Production Supervisor

Provide work direction and supervision to sanitation employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Monitor all stages of the food manufacturing sanitation process to ensure quality and sanitation standards are met. Hold self and others accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and act in accordance with food safety and quality requirements. Ensure the production process flows smoothly and daily sanitation goals are met. Function as a resource and point of escalation for direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign work, and provide clear direction to sanitation employees.
• Ensure the sanitation process flows smoothly and daily sanitation goals and standards are met.
• Monitor sanitation activities (housekeeping, pest control, CIP, general equipment cleaning, maintain sanitation schedules, ensure sub milk receiving, standardizing, pasteurization, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, packaging, storing, etc.) to ensure plant production and quality standards are met.
• Monitor equipment used in production processes to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization; arrange for timely repair/resolution of sanitation equipment failures.
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner.
• May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training.
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality; administer policies, procedures, and programs related to operations and quality.
• Proactively look for ways to increase sanitation operational efficiency and contain costs.
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships; apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies.
• Administer discipline consistently and fairly; work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
• Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods.
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers, reviewing and editing employee timekeeping, completing performance evaluations, mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all company, state, and federal regulations regarding health and safety.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree in a related curriculum preferred.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing sanitation.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during the course of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation processes (CIP programs) and principles.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work collaboratively and foster good teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to interact positively and work effectively with others.
• Able to plan and organize multiple tasks and information using independent judgment.
• Demonstrates initiative and follows through on day-to-day responsibilities.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Reporting

Sanitation and operations staff; backup support to position(s) Manager.

Travel

5%-15% (1-3 times per year).

Pay

$85,000 (with room for negotiation based on education and experience).