Operations Supervisor Overnight

Shearer's Foods•Burlington, IA

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor Cremes position leads employees in the mixing department and is accountable for achieving safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement objectives through individual and team contributions. The supervisor provides clear direction, leadership, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, coaching, and on-the-job assignments as the organization develops a Continuous Improvement and Lean environment. The role directs plant-floor activities, promotes a safe workplace, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains positive employee relations, and uses performance data to evaluate and improve work processes. The supervisor also coordinates with other supervisors and cross-functional teams and establishes work schedules. The stated overnight hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

A four-year degree in a related business or technical field, such as food science, operations management, or engineering, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in a production management or supervision role; food processing industry experience is preferred.
Strong leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food processing industry.

Responsibilities

Lead employees in the mixing department and oversee plant-floor activities to achieve consistent, high-quality products.
Be accountable for safety, quality, customer service, productivity, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement 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 hourly personnel evaluation and training.
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.