Production Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America

26d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing and supervising activities and employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and regulatory standards to meet requirements of established production schedules and to achieve continuous improvement in results of Key Performance Indicators. The Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure employees are trained, provided appropriate tools and have expectations provided in an appropriate manner and timely.

Requirements

3-5 years supervisory experience
1+ year of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Communication and training skills that foster good working relationships with all levels within the organization.
Computer knowledge- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
General understanding of process equipment including pumps, valves, agitators, heat exchangers, steam traps, homogenizers, PLCs, etc.
Perform basic mechanical repairs.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Desire to learn the Theory of Operation of equipment.
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
1-3 years of union environment experience, collective bargaining agreement administration
Computer experience- SAP and other operating systems
Better Process Control School

Responsibilities

Continuously drive the facility’s culture toward a higher level of safety. Challenge status quo safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and ensure safety related training is attended by all employees including monthly toolboxes and performing monthly Cultural Index activities.
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training, and establishing expectations.
Identify and implement developmental training plans for employees.
Partner with the Manager and other supervisors to ensure the department’s budget meets or exceeds its financial goal.
Fill out daily shift reports and any accident reports as required.
Food safety and regulatory responsibilities, and responsible for meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing, and shall report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. This includes entering product holds and DMRs into SAP.
Manage the department’s activities in order to meet or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and the organization. This includes performing a Self-Inspection audit when required.
Drive the MSS program, manage the Sanitation Standards, Procedures, Equipment Inspection and Sanitary equipment standards on a daily basis
Manage the 5S implementation throughout the department by ensuring understanding and establishing sustainability daily.
Monitor material standards and the necessary control and inspection procedures to improve product quality and reduce downtime.
Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their concerns and questions.
Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization and participate in making recommendations for necessary changes to enhance the business objectives.
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
Manage employee’s performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing a sense of urgency understanding when addressing Operational needs or problems.
Participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area involved.
Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or process, the injection of new products or product lines, and the development of new plan and designs.
Ensure good business communication practices are engaged at all levels to ensure key stakeholders are well informed, have the ability to appropriately respond.
Ensure all process changes, equipment changes or product changes are understood by all employees in a timely fashion.
Ensure a decisive understanding of budgeting, uptime, problem solving techniques, motivational techniques, long range planning, and Employee & Labor Relations are understood and implemented during the course of business.
Other duties may be assigned as required that are within the FLSA status of this position.