Production Supervisor - Rendering - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with established and accepted company criteria.
• Implement and maintain safety standards throughout his/her area of responsibility as required by law and company policy.
• Direct and implement job related training for all team members in his/her department while ensuring company job rotation minimums are met.
• Utilize strong communication skills to properly coach and guide team members to resolve employee issues and ensures corrective actions are implemented and followed.
• Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect.
• Manage the completion of production schedules as determined by the superintendent or designee.
• Ensure all proper processing procedures (quality, safety, etc...) are adhered to and not compromised.
• Ensure the appropriate level of discipline and accountability for team members while in pursuit of company and or customer established goals.
• Monitor and make appropriate timely improvement actions necessary to meet production quality and quantity goals.
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.
• Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.
• Maintain team member compliance of company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods.
• Work with other supervision on a daily basis to ensure the facility is operating to the highest level of efficiency.
• Assist with pre-operation activities as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 1+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, meat processing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude to direct and delegate correcting mechanical equipment issues.
• Knowledge of USDA and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in extreme heat.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
• Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Results driven and employee oriented.
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards.
• Good leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to attend classes or training as needed.

Background Screening/Checks

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.