Operations Supervisor- Days

Shearer's Foods • Dayton, OH

9d

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor leads employees and plant-floor activities in a manufacturing environment, overseeing safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, cost, and continuous-improvement objectives through individual and team contributions. The supervisor provides direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments as the organization transitions to a Continuous Improvement and Lean environment.

The role also supports a safe, compliant workplace, maintains positive employee relations, monitors performance and attendance, and uses operational data to evaluate and improve processes. The supervisor coordinates activities with other supervisors and cross-functional teams and establishes work schedules.

Requirements

• An associate degree (two-year degree) in a related business or technical field, such as food science, operations management, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in production management or supervision; food-processing industry experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the food-processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees and plant-floor activities to achieve consistent, high-quality products and operational objectives.
• Provide direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments.
• Enforce safety and sanitation rules and principles to support a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive employee relations, including participating in evaluation and training of hourly personnel.
• Track employee work performance and attendance, ensure performance metrics are met, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Use metrics and data to evaluate and improve work processes, and maintain line-related system and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree