Production Supervisor - Overnight Shift

Bongards' Creameries Career•Bongards, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Bongards Premium Cheese is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Operations Leader to be a Production Supervisor on the Night shift at our Norwood, MN location. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Overall responsible for plant operations on assigned shift to ensure that all production, safety, quality and sanitation goals are met. Ensure the highest standards of quality, product safety and employee safety are maintained at all times in the facility. Attend production, safety and quality meetings as required and coordinate with support departments as need to meet overall business goals. Partner with Human Resources on talent management, performance reviews, talent acquisition and employee timekeeping. Maintain the facility in an audit ready state for customers or regulatory agencies. Train and coach production line employees as needed and responsible for shift labor assignments including work area assignments, coordinating time off, employee breaks, and overtime scheduling as directed. Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and trial runs. Responsible for quality of product produced. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Place any product on hold if it is outside of specifications. Coordinate with appropriate departments to update SOP’s as they require changes, and re-train employees when necessary. Carry out all disciplinary actions with respect to attendance and other violations. Consult with Human Resources when necessary. Must report all food safety and quality to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement. All other duties as assigned by Production Manager.

Requirements

At least 3 years of food manufacturing experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
General knowledge of manufacturing processes or possess a mix of education and experience equivalent to the required experience.
Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change.
Strong project management skills.
Professional presentation skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience in Food Processing Industry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall responsible for plant operations on assigned shift to ensure that all production, safety, quality and sanitation goals are met.
Ensure the highest standards of quality, product safety and employee safety are maintained at all times in the facility.
Attend production, safety and quality meetings as required and coordinate with support departments as need to meet overall business goals.
Partner with Human Resources on talent management, performance reviews, talent acquisition and employee timekeeping.
Maintain the facility in an audit ready state for customers or regulatory agencies.
Train and coach production line employees as needed and responsible for shift labor assignments including work area assignments, coordinating time off, employee breaks, and overtime scheduling as directed.
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and trial runs.
Responsible for quality of product produced.
Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
Place any product on hold if it is outside of specifications.
Coordinate with appropriate departments to update SOP’s as they require changes, and re-train employees when necessary.
Carry out all disciplinary actions with respect to attendance and other violations.
Consult with Human Resources when necessary.
Must report all food safety and quality to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
All other duties as assigned by Production Manager.