2nd Shift Toppings Production Supervisor

Urban Farmer LLC • Manteno, IL

104d

About The Position

The production supervisor is a hands-on leader, responsible for all activities related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and morale associated with multiple lines on a single shift. This position reports to the Production Manager, and the production employees report to them directly. This position involves direct support of operations activities and requires spending at least 80% of the time in production areas. This individual must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting Required.
• Over 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis exercises.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Works.
• Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must have experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing.
• Must have experience leading employees in a food production environment.
• Must demonstrate strong management, leadership, organizational and scheduling skills.
• Must have experience working in a production environment with USDA, FDA and other regulated products.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations common in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends are needed.

Responsibilities

• Be a Safety role model for the Operations Team with a Safety-First mindset and lead with a relentless drive to eliminate risk in every aspect of the operation.
• Lead as a Champion of Quality ensuring that the principles of Quality Assurance are never compromised by other priorities.
• Strong floor presence spending over 80% of their shift on the production floor supporting employees and providing direction.
• Lead daily shift huddle meetings, S.I.C. meetings, safety and quality audits.
• Support and implement all continuous improvement initiatives, improve line performance and/or close gaps in performance through focused activities.
• Support the training and development of employees to ensure continued factory growth, effective operation and to reduce loss due to operator error.
• Maintain a positive work environment to promote safety, housekeeping, and human relations.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, corporate policies, and facility policies.
• Support R&D and QA line trials of new products or special runs.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team any set-up or repairs as needed, creating work request in the CMMS in a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Utilize timekeeping software to create employee schedules, approve employee timecards and PTO requests in a timely manner.
• Continuously monitor line performance ensuring product meets and exceeds customer quality expectations.
• Ensures direct reports complete the monthly safety training in a timely manner within the allowed time frame through efficient planning.
• Complete EOS report accurately and in a timely manner, including detailed DT notes.
• Promote Safety standards, records and investigates all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents through root cause analysis.
• Monitors changeovers, setup, and teardown to ensure it is done safely and in a timely manner.
• All staff are responsible for Compliance with all GMP, Food Safety and Plant Safety rules while in the processing facility.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Qualified individuals must be at least 18 years old to work in the food manufacturing environment.
• The ability to follow work instruction and maintain the pace of production is required.
• Effective communication skills are needed to maintain production.
• This position requires an incumbent to have keen attention to detail and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree