Production Supervisor

About the role

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all shift employees and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, production quantity and quality targets, and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all personnel and manufacturing operations during their shift.
• Covers daily activities of operations personnel to effectively manage the flow of production.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Coordinates with maintenance, engineering, and others to solve all production related problems.
• Actively identifies and initiates process improvements to positively impact service and product quality and financial performance.
• Trains, upgrades, evaluates and reviews all shift employees and assures adherence to quality and safety procedures.
• Affirms that established policy rules and regulations and procedures are followed to provide a safe and effective work environment.
• Coach and discipline employees where appropriate.
• Ensures proper and accurate reporting on all production and inventory measurements.
• Proactively communicates plant status to the next shift supervisor and Superintendent.
• Troubleshoots problems and offers suggestions to avoid problems and make improvements.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the employees.
• Eliminates hazards in the workplace and assures safe operating procedures are implemented.
• Trains employees in Quality and Safety regulations and ensure compliance.
• Manages the operations improvement process by using facilitation and coaching skills.
• Responsible for supervising gluten-free production on each shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work/specialized training with progressively responsible experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the manufacturing industry and in a supervisor-level role is required.
• Computer proficiency to include intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and Office skills as well as Internet research skills and experience using database system (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SAP, Oracle).
• Possess good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work as team member and meet assigned deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
• Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work; ability to effectively handle multiple projects with track record of successful project completion; and ability to work positively under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and creativity to troubleshoot/problem solve and determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Available to work every other weekend is required based on the schedule below.
• Schedule: It is designed to rotate throughout a two-week period, and once the two weeks are complete, it will restart following the same pattern as the first week.
• Work schedule: 1st week: Monday-Tuesday: off Wednesday-Thursday: on Friday-Sunday: off 2nd week: Monday-Tuesday: on Wednesday-Thursday: off Friday-Sunday: on
• Salary Range: $71,000-$80,000 Salary offers may be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management and organization.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Quality control and monitoring.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Benefits

We support and care for our employees by providing them with:

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), paid time off.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program and plant engagement activities.
• Work on a smoke-free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness-focused lifestyle.

Pay

$71,000 - $80,000

Schedule

1st week: Monday-Tuesday: off Wednesday-Thursday: on Friday-Sunday: off
2nd week: Monday-Tuesday: on Wednesday-Thursday: off Friday-Sunday: on