Production Supervisor - D Crew

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Provide guidance and set priorities for Production Leads and other production floor personnel and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
• Ensure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures
• Responsible for meeting safety, quality, and cost targets for the department
• Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations
• Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule
• Provide daily production data
• Analyze daily reports provide feedback in written format
• Effectively manage employees in the plant
• Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of employees
• Lead daily meetings, or partner with a Production Lead to help them conduct daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to production
• Plan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
• Support employee growth and develop competencies
• Address personnel issues and partner with HR when necessary
• Partner with maintenance to drive plant reliability improvements
• Use 6S principles to drive issues to root cause to prevent future occurrence
• Maintain inventory management standards

Position Requirements

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment. At least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology.

Skills

• Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
• Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
• Ability to lead root cause analysis events
• Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programs
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)