Assistant Production Supervisor
About The Position
Ready to lead and make an impact? Join Freshpack as an Assistant Production Supervisor and help drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-growing company! Freshpack is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor. The Junior Superintendent plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of the production schedule by overseeing the allocation of qualified personnel, effectively communicating shortages, and maintaining high standards of productivity and quality. About Freshpack: Freshpack is an industry leader in custom cheese packaging, with products available nationwide in major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has expanded from 15 to 290+ employees, and we're positioned for substantial growth in the next 3-5 years. Join us to help transform project management in our organization as we continue to grow.
Requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Comfortable using computers for email communication, basic inventory management, and manufacturing transactions.
- Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and basic understanding of machinery and processes.
- Willingness to learn and train team members on policies and procedures.
- Positive attitude with a focus on fostering supportive and productive work culture.
- Strong leadership skills, capable of making tough decisions and holding team members accountable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine walkthroughs to assess quality and productivity across different areas.
- Collaborate with Production Foremen to address schedule challenges and enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
- Proactively identify and resolve shortages, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
- Coordinate trails, product improvements, and new item launches, fostering a culture of innovation.
- Provide guidance and support to team members, including foremen and machine operators, to troubleshoot issues and optimize efficiency.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, regularly inspecting products to uphold standards.
- Identify inefficiencies in plant operations and develop corrective action plans, communicating progress effectively.
- Serve as back-up to the Production Superintendent.
- Assist in weekly reconciliation and optimization of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Verify time and attendance records to maintain workforce accountability.
- Ensure effective communication of shortages and proactive resolution strategies.
- Uphold team accountabilities and enforce policies to maintain operational integrity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
