Production Supervisor

Schedule, Assign Work, and Provide Clear Direction

Schedule, assign work, and provide clear direction to production employees.

Maintain Production Process

• Monitor operations activities to ensure plant production and quality standards are met.
• Monitor equipment used in production processes to ensure they are functioning efficiently and are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures.

Promote Safety and Quality

• 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.
• Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations.
• Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality.

Supervise Scheduling and Production

• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc.
• Ensure materials are appropriately staged for next production runs.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

• Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs.

Employee Relations and Development

• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships.
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.
• Administer discipline consistently and fairly.
• Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.

Communication and Collaboration

• Effectively 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.

Compliance and Training

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Train employees on work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree in related curriculum preferred.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and importance to process.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models.
• Knowledge of and skill 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 in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork.
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills).
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 / year