Production Supervisor

Effectively and efficiently supervise and direct team members in performing manufacturing and processing activities while conforming to established quality and quantity standards and cost parameters.

Manufacturing/Production Control & Management

• Plan and schedule production operations based on volume forecast and actual requirements while ensuring quality standards, timeliness, and cost objectives are met.
• Direct and control activities in assigned production sections, team leaders, and crew to achieve smooth flow of operations, meet production quality, volume, cost, schedules, and delivery dates.
• Monitor that standard yields and material balance are consistently achieved by monitoring output and preparing Monthly Line Summary Report.
• Analyze usage variance, match usage against production performance, and discuss inputs to achieve maximum supply utilization.
• Analyze process capability of production lines to ensure accurate inputs to production and capacity planning.
• Monitor support requirements: reliability of all production equipment for optimum efficiency, productivity, and quality; availability of technical services necessary for installation of production utility and other support equipment.
• Plan and execute the schedule for the necessary preventive maintenance program.
• Coordinate with concerned departments, vendors, and contractors on major electro-mechanical engineering works that will significantly affect production operations.
• Monitor the quality, usage, and consumption of production materials (standard yield/material) and other operational requirements issued to assigned production sections.
• Establish, implement, and manage activities/tasks on the three parts of shift (pre-shift, during, and post-shift) to achieve department’s business goals and targets.
• Promote, reinforce, support, and strictly monitor compliance to company policies, workplace safety standards, food safety, supplies and inventory management, First In-First Out (FIFO), proper storage, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Housekeeping Practices or 5S, Clean As You Go (CAYGo), Cleanliness and Sanitation, Allergen controls, etc.
• Prepare or review for accuracy and timeliness and approve supplies requisitions, material/stock transfers, work schedules, inventory reports, and all other required reports needed to prepare for next day’s production schedule.
• Analyze root cause of problems (e.g., damaged or spoiled food items); discuss and implement agreed actions with Production Management and Quality Assurance teams for identified interim, preventive, and contingent actions.

Financial & Resource Management

• Plan, organize, lead, and manage production resources (4Ms: Manpower, Materials, Methods, and Machine) on assigned production sections to ensure efficient, accurate, timely production and compliance to quality standards; achieve cost targets and eliminate wasteful practices in day-to-day operations.
• Forecast manpower and material requirements on assigned production sections based on production plan and sales forecasts; establish and adjust procedures to meet production schedule.
• Implement production schedule to ensure daily production volume is met and timely availability of finished goods for distribution to designated locations/stores.
• Optimize manpower productivity through manpower planning and scheduling on assigned production sections to achieve labor cost targets.
• Implement preventive equipment maintenance, monitor performance and repairs in assigned production sections to ensure continuity and efficiency of use.

People Management

• Lead, guide, coach, and develop new and existing workforce on assigned areas ensuring they have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their assignments to achieve the unit’s goals.
• Promote, reinforce, and support strict compliance to company standards, rules, and regulations to avoid safety hazards, wastages, and spoilages.
• Participate in and recommend manpower identification, selection, and assessment (including performance appraisals); training, development, and coaching.
• Promote, reinforce, and support high employee engagement, a healthy and positive workplace by maintaining good employee relations and compliance to legal laws (HR, labor, etc.); implement accurate, timely, and judicious disciplinary measures as necessary; handle employee grievances and recommend timely management actions.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of direct reports (assigned team leaders and production crew) and recommend and implement personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, transfer/movement, and disciplinary measures.

Education and Experience

• At least Associate degree in business, industrial management, or any related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, leading, and motivating staff.

Technical Competencies

• Food Manufacturing
• Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, 5S
• Quality Management
• Food Safety
• Safety in Workplace
• Production Equipment Knowledge: Ovens, Mixers, Conveyors, etc.

Management Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Shift Management
• Leadership
• Employee Relations

Essential Traits

• Takes Initiative
• Persistent
• Wants Challenge
• Analytical
• Balance of Authoritative and Collaborative
• Effective Enforcing
• Enlists Cooperation
• Finance/Business Numerical
• Wants to Lead

Behavioral Attributes

• Customer Focus
• Speed with Excellence
• Humility to Listen and Learn
• Spirit of Family and Fun
• Integrity

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties as necessary (e.g., making copies, printing, filing, etc.)
• Prepare department/section plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and measures.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Prepare management reports.

Other Qualifications

• Computer Literacy: Proficient in MS Applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Effort/Requirements

• Stand/walk for the majority of their scheduled work shift.
• Lift, reach, pull, push, grasp, and use hands frequently.
• Bend and/or squat down for the majority of their scheduled shift.
• Climb, stoop, and/or kneel rarely.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Need to see well enough to read/compose email, reports, and use the computer and be proactive to internal/external customers’ needs.
• Need to speak and hear well enough to receive instructions and communicate with management, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Be required to work irregular hours, varying work shift schedules.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to production equipment.
• Hot and cold temperatures and a wet work area.
• Cleaning chemicals.
• Possible cuts and burns.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Wet and slippery floors.
• Tensions and pressures may arise in meeting deadlines and goals.