Prep Supervisor - Manufacturing

Kettle Cuisine•Savage, MD

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Supervisor ensures continuous and efficient production-line operations that meet customer requirements for safety, sanitation, quality, quantity, and cost (SSQQC). The position manages, coaches, and develops direct reports to achieve day-to-day KPIs, while taking pride in producing quality products. This role works Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. EST, with occasional weekends. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting and may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, and other minor inconveniences, as well as hazards that might cause minor injury. Occasional physical exertion, including lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds, is required. Weekends or overtime may be needed as required.

Requirements

Two years of manufacturing experience.
Experience working in temperature-controlled settings.
Experience with perishable items.
A proven record of safe working practices.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working in a team environment.
Goal-oriented and well organized.
Minimum English-language proficiency to support effective new-hire training and ongoing communication about safety and quality issues.
Able to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safe working practices.
Conduct daily area checks for non-compliance and report issues to a supervisor.
Ensure finished products conform to specifications.
Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters.
Drive and motivate the team to meet or exceed daily targets and deadlines.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time to enable clear traceability.
Follow company GMPs and keep the production area clean and tidy.
Remove out-of-specification material from the production line.
Complete date-code and label checks.
Report downtime to maintenance in a timely manner.
Plan activities to reduce downtime, record data, and manage ERP system transactions.
Manage employees’ work schedules, breaks, and tardiness.
Communicate and update relevant parties about issues or changes.
Conduct weekly team briefings with direct reports.
Monitor and address waste.
Manage raw-material inventory.
Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
Take an active lead with new employees and temporary labor.
Encourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
Take instructions from supervisors and perform other reasonable tasks requested by management.
Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture.
Create a culture of accountability and performance.
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Plan work, track results, and resolve variances.