Manufacturing Supervisor- 3rd Shift
About The Position
As 3rd shift Production Supervisor, you will use your leadership and supervisory skills with all hourly employees in the Cheese and Drying departments. You will work closely with the plant and corporate management staff to ensure that the highest quality of finished product is produced within the scheduled timelines in a safe and efficient manner. Training and development of people is key! You will gather input for performance reviews and actively coach/mentor employees to reach their optimum potential. You will also make corrections as needed, coordinating with Production Leads and Trainers. Hiring the best people is our goal. Take active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion. We focus on continuous improvement in cost, quality, service , people, and environment thru efficient use of materials, equipment, and resources. You will be able to use your initiative to share best practices within the facility, across our supply chain, and with external resources to achieve leading-edge manufacturing and supply chain technologies. We are a team-oriented environment. You will partner with plant Management, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, Scheduling and Logistics. Work Schedule: Cheese and Whey Crew 11:00 pm to 7:00 am (must be available to working on all shifts). Other focuses: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Morale at the Kiel facility. Root cause/corrective action investigations for unplanned events. Ensure compliance of GMP's and the Food Safety Plan. Communicate and coordinate with supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements and business goals. Understand the financial impact of Line Efficiency, Material Yield, and Labor Productivity on plant budgets and develop Action Plans to address gaps. Take active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- High school/GED and 2+ years' experience in shift supervision (preferably in food processing environment).
- Experience with GMP's, HAACP, sanitation, and quality assurance.
- Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company.
- Leads through positive influence.
- Computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining organized and detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred. Major: Business Administration, Science/Food Science, Engineering, Agricultural or related areas.
- 1+ years experience in Operations.
- Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
- Open to relocation to other facilities in the future.
- Lean Management and continuous improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Root cause/corrective action investigations for unplanned events.
- Ensure compliance of GMP's and the Food Safety Plan.
- Communicate and coordinate with supervisors and functions to optimize operations and resources.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet and exceed customer requirements and business goals.
- Understand the financial impact of Line Efficiency, Material Yield, and Labor Productivity on plant budgets and develop Action Plans to address gaps.
- Take active leadership role in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
- Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
