Processing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Link Snacks•New Glarus, WI

About The Position

The Processing Supervisor oversees Production Workers and their daily activities to ensure production, training, safety, security, and housekeeping needs are met. The role provides team leadership and direction, ensuring compliance with food-safety procedures and the standards for manufacturing high-quality products. It coordinates processing operations and specifications, supports quality and continuous-improvement initiatives, and monitors productivity, costs, inventory, and production records. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; hours may vary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; the posting also states that this is equivalent to two years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
1–3 years of lead experience.
Ability to supervise, instruct, and direct team members.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify problems, and address them.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a multitasking environment.
Professional communication skills with people inside and outside the organization.
Knowledge of plant or distribution-center models and production or logistics processes.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Planning skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Math and mechanical aptitude.
Solid verbal and written communication skills, including effective interaction with all levels of management and employees.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, presentation, and employee-motivation skills.
Proficiency with internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience.
Leadership experience in the food-manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate staffing, including interviewing and hiring team members.
Implement and monitor new-hire and ongoing team-member training.
Maintain attendance records, counsel team members about attendance, and follow up with coaching or discipline as appropriate.
Evaluate team-member performance, conduct reviews, address complaints, resolve conflicts, and recommend rewards or discipline; provide input on termination decisions.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping records to ensure accurate pay.
Enforce safety rules and company policies; report accidents and deficiencies, investigate accidents, and submit reports within 24 hours.
Ensure work and storage areas are safe, clean, and organized, and verify safety devices are installed and functioning.
Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including Lock Out Tag Out procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and maintenance of safety equipment.
Complete and review HACCP and SSOP requirements and paperwork, including pre-operational and operational inspections, pre-shipment reviews, and corrective actions.
Communicate quality protocols with Quality Control and the Plant Manager, address defects, and maintain product-quality standards.
Recommend process and equipment improvements to enhance quality and efficiency; support SQF implementation and continuous-improvement efforts.
Apply FIFO practices for perishable products across packaging operations and ensure sanitation functions meet standards.
Monitor inedible product, rework, and machine downtime; complete production paperwork and accurately perform receiving and inventory-control procedures.
Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities, discuss goals and output with team members, and follow up on losses caused by substandard supplies.
Manage inventory and cost control; monitor weekly supply requisitions and conduct accurate weekly, period-end, and year-end departmental inventories.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
Direct team members to meet product-quality, productivity, and cost goals; promote professionalism, dependability, trustworthiness, positive relationships, openness, and accountability.
Communicate effectively and promptly with peers, team members, and leaders; keep the Assistant Plant Manager and other leaders informed of shift problems and coordinate activities across departments.
Coordinate functions related to processing procedures and specifications, and monitor product coding for lot traceability.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.