Jobs · Management · Michigan

Production Supervisor

Kowalski Companies · Hamtramck, MI · 2 wk ago
Management$65k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement daily production plans by coordinating equipment setup, monitoring results, and improving operational performance.
  • Conduct daily pre-operational inspections to ensure production readiness.
  • Foster a positive work culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Meet daily with production staff to discuss production plans and issues. (Morning Meeting)
  • Provide accurate and complete production records.
  • Actively communicate with other departments heads to effectively execute the production schedule.
  • Cook with maintenance to address equipment issues that occur within production.
  • Enforce company policy on attendance, company rules, safety rules, job description and sanitation requirements as well as GMP, food safety & security policies.
  • Monitor department KPIs and communicate performance results to management and production teams.
  • Supervise the sanitation effort to ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and to remain in accordance with applicable food safety regulations.
  • Provide hands-on support on the production floor when needed to meet production goals.
  • Ensure resources and supplies for production are ordered when needed.
  • Train, coach, and develop employees while addressing performance and workplace issues as appropriate.
  • Review and approve employee payroll hours using the company's payroll system.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 3 years of food manufacturing experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills.
  • Strong aptitude for data analysis and accurate information reporting.
  • Experience setting performance expectations and coaching employees.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Comfortable working in refrigerated conditions (40°F or below).
  • Must be able to wear required PPE while on the production floor.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Discount
  • Referral Program

Schedule

  • Start time is typically 5am
  • 9–10-hour shifts
  • Monday to Friday with occasional weekend availability as needed

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