Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Sauer Brands•New Century, KS

10d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages several production line functions and activities at the plant, including production activities, departmental processes and procedures, and employees, to meet assigned workloads and production schedules. The Supervisor works closely with other Production Supervisors to meet department needs and oversees assigned main plant production lines as designated by the Production Manager. The role calls for a versatile, hands-on leader who can work across the main plant floor, lead by example, and support improvement initiatives using established methods. The Supervisor develops direct reports in using performance data to drive improvement, reports weekly on area direction and actions, and balances production needs with labor costs. The role supports a safe work environment and compliance with safety standards; provides employee guidance, coaching, and progressive discipline; and supports operator training on equipment, GMPs, and safety. The Supervisor works with Quality, Maintenance, and the Production Manager to resolve production and product issues, monitors equipment functionality, safety, and cleanliness, performs daily GMP and sanitation audits, and supports quality complaint investigations and corrective actions. The Supervisor also works with HR on recruitment, hiring, employee performance and attendance, and adherence to HR policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Five years of food manufacturing experience and production management.
Ability to give and receive thorough instructions and communicate effectively with all levels of the company to align on expectations and departmental direction.
Excellent computer skills, particularly with MS Office and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of production and ability to lead, develop, train, and motivate the workforce while supporting a healthy work environment and high employee engagement.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned main plant production lines as designated by the Production Manager and work across the main plant floor.
Manage production activities, departmental processes, procedures, and employees to meet workloads and production schedules.
Work with other Production Supervisors to meet overall department needs.
Support plant performance improvement initiatives using established methods and participate in daily plant management meetings.
Develop direct reports in the effective use of performance data to drive improvement.
Report weekly on the direction of areas of responsibility, actions being taken, and factors driving those actions.
Direct employees to balance production needs with labor costs.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, promote a safe work environment, and participate in the Safety Committee as needed.
Identify performance issues and provide guidance, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed.
Support training on proper equipment operation, GMPs, and safety requirements.
Work with Quality, Maintenance, and the Production Manager to resolve production and product issues.
Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform daily GMP and sanitation audits and address issues found.
Seek opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality, and safety.
Assist with investigations of quality complaints and work with the Production Manager to implement corrective actions within the department.
Work with HR to recruit and hire qualified employees, monitor and review employee performance and attendance, and ensure HR-related policies are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.