Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor

GoodHeart Brand Foods•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plant’s process improvement opportunities. Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Supports continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost and customer service. Responsible for managing and owning various functions of the business and creating an engaged and team-oriented work force in order to improve business results.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
Must be available to shift-work (Morning, Afternoon, Evenings, Weekends) as per business needed.
3-5 years supervisory experience preferred.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing/food-processing environment preferred.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and loss.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety including GMP's
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
Ability to work flexible shifts if needed including weekends and/or shift work.
A self-motivated individual that can multi-task and lead others.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8–12-hour shifts or required necessary hours.
Ability to bend, lift and/or twist.
Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
Must be able to use a computer and associated software programs
Perform all tasks safely to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years supervisory experience preferred.
Previous experience working in a manufacturing/food-processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises production operation to ensure compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards and efficient operations of equipment.
Provides employee training to ensure that employees are performing job responsibilities effectively.
Plans and prepares operational schedules for production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Prepares various daily production reports.
Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization prior to operations.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with various standards including product specs and food safety.
Leads and facilitates continuous improvement projects.
Enforces plant rules, regulations, and procedures.
Evaluates subordinate performance, coaches employees, and provides information for work performance improvement.
Participate in the support of plant and company safety programs, promoting and maintaining a high level of awareness and adherence to defined employee safety requirements such as lock-out/tag-out, personal protective equipment, confined space entry, etc.
Additional duties as assigned.