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