Production Supervisor - KS Hub Floater

The Hershey Company • Edgerton, KS

83d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will oversee all daily operations of the entire processing and packaging on the production floor for their designated shift. This person will direct the employees to ensure procedures are followed and drive the operation to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Opportunity to work on projects and assist with operational needs. In addition, the Multi-Site Production Supervisor will follow all SOP’s and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality, utilize productivity software to ensure accurate and timely production tracking, and follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations while effectively staying up to date on all Food Safety Management Plans and Safety Programs. The supervisor will plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations, be responsible for production output and product quality, and maintain effective communication to lead and direct the team leads and production floor. They will coach team members, complete disciplinary action when necessary, conduct performance reviews, and assist in interviewing and selecting new team members. The supervisor must understand all equipment and systems and ensure they are kept in pristine condition, manage inventory onsite at a high level of accuracy for raw materials and finished products, and minimize and manage all waste points throughout the process. They will attend required company meetings and training, follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments, and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook. The supervisor must conduct themselves in the presence of customers and the community to present a professional image, proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training to develop and advance their knowledge base and skill set, and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service. They will perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Proven managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical expertise or familiarity with industry standard equipment.
• Knowledge of safety (OSHA), quality (FDA), productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes.
• Computer program knowledge including Microsoft Office and ERP systems; SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Self-starter; ability to work independently and with others.
• Team building, decision making, and people management skills.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on feet for an entire shift.
• Exposure to food production and warehouse environments with noise and fluctuating temperatures.
• Valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of processing and packaging on the production floor.
• Direct employees to ensure procedures are followed.
• Maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Utilize productivity software for accurate production tracking.
• Follow FDA health and OSHA safety regulations.
• Plan, organize, and run day-to-day operations.
• Be responsible for production output and product quality.
• Maintain effective communication with team leads and production floor.
• Coach team members and conduct performance reviews.
• Assist in interviewing and selecting new team members.
• Ensure equipment and systems are kept in pristine condition.
• Manage inventory with high accuracy for raw materials and finished products.
• Minimize and manage waste points throughout the process.
• Attend company meetings and training.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Present a professional image to customers and the community.
• Participate in company-sponsored training.
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees