Production Supervisor - Off Shift, Portland Plant

About the role

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production. They will be a hands-on partner in the Operations Division, maintaining high levels of productivity and continuous improvement in areas such as safety, reliability, cost savings, team building, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for the assigned production shift and associated personnel.
• Effectively motivate, train, and communicate with assigned shift teams to ensure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation, and quality.
• Ensure individual and team levels of performance meet or exceed goals and expectations.
• Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper communication and development of teams.
• Work with the Maintenance and Quality Assurance staff to create a cooperative environment on their assigned shift.
• Develop an expert knowledge of the production process and all associated equipment.
• Analytically and systematically troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop the team to be self-directed in the same activities.
• Perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest quality of product produced within Good Manufacturing Practices as they apply to the production of the product.
• Maintain shift performance and quality documentation.
• Participate in and lead SPC project teams that improve safety, quality, reliability, sanitation, and reduce waste.
• Reinforce sense of urgency during production runs and periods of machine downtime.
• Effectively communicate issues to management team.
• Possess flexibility to work variable hours and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or related field is preferred.
• Industry experience would be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Dairy, beverage, or process industry background is a plus.
• Prior experience supervising in a unionized facility is preferred but is not required.
• The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
• Able to achieve results through others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and a self-starter.

Skills

• Leadership and Supervision
• Team Building
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• 401k with competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Compensation range: $76,675.00 - $115,012.00 per year (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)

Pay

$76,675.00 - $115,012.00 per year (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge and skills)

Schedule

12-hour schedule - 3 days on 4 days off – 4 days on 3 days off