Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Michigan City, IN

120d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for all manufacturing activities as required to safely produce quality products by efficiently utilizing labor and materials on the scheduled shift. It is expected that the Production Supervisor will be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and 5S standards at all times.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree in business or related field required; Four-year college degree preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Knowledge/understanding of continuous improvement (CI).
• Experience using large ERP systems, with SAP knowledge as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned team of employees (20-80 employees/ shift). Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees as well as directly supervise non-supervisory (lead) employees.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Process a solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA regulations (including state specific regulations), HFS HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
• Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Monitor proper inventory rotation of raw materials and packaging.
• Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies, this includes complying with customer service standards as well.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees