Production Supervisor

Klosterman Baking Co•Cincinnati, OH

32d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Production Team Leaders play a key role in helping Klosterman bake with world-class practices, win as one team, grow our people, and serve our customers. They embrace the consumer by producing high-quality products and ensure operational capabilities by supporting their team in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook. Our Production Team Leaders empower and involve their teams to achieve key performance metrics and win the shift. They create a compelling culture by engaging and developing their team through effective coaching actions and expect ownership and accountability to achieve Thruput, no waste and Shipping on-time, in-full.

Requirements

strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills
ability to effectively coordinate and manage operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows, clear communication channels, and successful execution of tasks and projects
work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs
ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols
ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment
ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment, adapting to various working conditions and environments as required
team-oriented person, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals work together towards common goals
value and promote teamwork, encouraging open communication and active participation from all team members
strong decision-making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities
provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout their team
strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances
embrace new challenges, seek opportunities for growth, and inspire others to embrace change and continuous learning
leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members
committed to talent development, providing guidance and support to individuals to help them enhance their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization

Responsibilities

Win the shift by ensuring that that all aspects of the shift, such as product, equipment, and processes, adhere to world-class standards for quality, cost, efficiency, and safety
Foster a culture of Associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all Associates
Uphold and promote our Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability
Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure it was completed. Escalate issues to department leaders, as needed
Coach Associates towards an independent, problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards
Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule
Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift
Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve issues, including cross functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership
Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost
Engage and develop core competencies in Associates through onboarding, training, coaching and consistent performance feedback
Achieve all safety goals. Deliver on safety awareness programs in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries. Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations.
Ensure product quality, advising others on necessary formula and process adjustments to ensure product runs within specification
Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment, KPIs for thruput, damaged product and shipping on time, in full.
Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing down time, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling