Production Supervisor LC-C Shift -5PM-5:30AM

Chobani•Roosevelt Park, MI

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervisory oversight in the Single Serve Ready to Drink (RTD) Department. A key responsibility of the position is to ensure the timely and efficient production and delivery of products through direct, coordinated supervision. This individual will be responsible for the cost effective utilization of employee resources and capital resources required to operate a group manufacturing department.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in science or management related field preferred, a minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisor capacity
3+ years experience in a dairy, food/beverage manufacturing facility
Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Completion of food and safety related courses is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs/oversees setup and adjustments of machines
Ensures all areas of the plant are following company standards in their daily production runs
Supervise the production activity within the Single Serve department to achieve Safety, Quality, and Delivery, Cost, and Productivity objectives on a daily basis.
Performance Management: Accomplish objectives by communicating job expectations to employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; Hold direct reports accountable for their performance; coaching, counseling, and performance management of employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
May be asked to assist periodic reviews of employees as directed by management
Coordinate activities with other departments, including; Processing, Multi Serve and Warehouse
Participate in the development and implementation of cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives
Prepare reports and be prepared to discuss with management the status of departmental and/ or individual metrics, workload and current projects
Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies
Maintain qualified workforce at the proper level, to meet production schedules
Address safety concerns; ensure employees use prescribed safe work methods and utilize proper safety equipment
Motivate employees through involvement with group activities, being sensitive to individual needs
Interface directly with other departments regarding problems and opportunities, finding methods to enhance quality and timely-efficient production and delivery
Assist in setting standards, work methods and processes
Perform other duties as assigned