Production Supervisor Swing Shift

Essential Functions

• Lead the day-to-day production activities across all departments throughout the Plant.
• Ensure all department associates, including Leads, are properly trained on Standard Operating Procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with Sanitation, Quality and Warehouse, as well as with other shift Supervisors.
• Affirm adherence to production schedules and report causes and solutions for attainment shortfalls.
• Staff levels to ensure adequate production time, staffing, supplies, equipment and raw materials to achieve attainment goals.
• Verify the calibration of scales and base settings, ensure equipment is set to standard, and ensure process and recipe-specific parameters are followed.
• Train and hold Leads accountable for the performance of their shift team members.
• Complete administrative duties such as:
  • Time and attendance
  • Employment status changes
  • Time off approvals
  • Food Safety, GMP Policy compliance
  • Disciplinary action
  • Creation and distribution of staffing schedules
  • Auditing and Housekeeping compliance
  • True Root Cause analysis
• Ensure daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Correct and/or report food safety issues and ensure team members follow established SOPs, SSOPs and GMPs.
• Communicate day-to-day Department or Company activities using appropriate communication tools.
• Create a team-oriented atmosphere, inspire team members to continuously strive toward improvement.
• Communicate performance to targets, accomplishments, and safety performance.
• Lead and manage the change process and communicate pass-down information in a timely and positive manner.
• Encourage the promotion of internal talent, offer development opportunities, and support learning through coaching and feedback.
• Ensure new team members progress toward full competency.
• Coach and monitor trainers to ensure training standards are adhered to and training process is followed.
• Perform or initiate job skills validations for cross-trained, transferred or new team members.
• Solicit input on team member performance; deliver performance evaluations.
• Address and document performance problems, progressive discipline, and deliver disciplinary actions.
• Escalate serious or unresolved performance issues to Human Resources.
• Ensure all food safety policies and procedures are enforced.
• Audit Leads daily standard work; Monitor and correct deviations from standards and base settings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of previous Supervisory experience
• Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading, and record keeping
• Food processing, or similar work experience strongly preferred
• Ability to analyze machine operations and recommend or implement solutions
• Ability to operate equipment safely, and lock-out/tag-out equipment for cleaning and maintenance
• Strong communication skills, including delegation, performance problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to relate to, train and communicate in a variety of styles, comfortable with a culturally diverse work culture
• Ability to understand and communicate in English
• Ability to train employees and coach to drive performance; ability to deliver feedback on a regular basis
• Ability to plan and organize and manage time effectively
• Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Working Conditions/Physical Factors

• Standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, using hands to handle objects
• Sustained noise levels
• Exposure to a variety of food allergens
• Very hot temperatures
• Exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles
• May need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Standing for 85-90% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours
• Available for all shifts, including nights, weekends, and some holidays