Supervisor, Production - 2A Shift (Nights)

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Springdale, AR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates production line employees and supports the Maintenance and Operations Department in systems development, cost control, operational training, capital project management, business expenses, and safety, environmental, and health matters. The position maintains food safety and food quality in assigned areas, including audit compliance and reporting. It reports to the Production Manager and is based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The shift runs Sunday through Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to midnight. Two additional $500 retention bonuses are paid at six months and one year of employment, contingent on active employment and good standing; bonuses are subject to applicable tax withholdings.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three to five years of previous experience in manufacturing or a production environment.
Experience using a PC and business information systems or software.
Ability to work in a typical manufacturing setting and perform the physical and sensory requirements described in the posting, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working around high-speed equipment.
Ability to understand line control and bottle and can flow, staffing and productivity calculations, and production measures and targets.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent.
Experience in the food or beverage industry.
Experience writing reports and KPIs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
Consultative, influential, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment during downtime and coach operators in resolving mechanical and operational issues related to stops and breakdowns.
Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to combine department expertise and resources and improve production performance.
Manage the work area to maintain food safety, food quality, audit compliance, and reporting.
Set project priorities, direct production staff, and monitor team performance and audit activities to ensure quality work, product quality, and equipment performance meet goals.
Lead the team using the Performance Management System, setting expectations aligned with business objectives and providing routine performance feedback.
Manage the PDCA process, including problem statements, root cause analysis, and implementation of countermeasures.
Work with improvement teams to identify and implement reliability improvements through operating or maintenance procedure changes and equipment upgrades.
Develop, post, and communicate area procedures and processes that support production strategies.
Use preventive and predictive operator maintenance techniques to minimize equipment breakdowns.
Manage personnel plans and staffing to support team success and production objectives.
Develop and implement operator preventive maintenance systems; maintain the plant CIL program, Changeover Program, Startup/Shutdown procedures, and Machine Centerline process.
Assist with hiring and manage the production staff training program.
Balance production line flow by understanding line control, bottle flow, and can flow.
Use staffing and productivity calculations to understand measures and set targets.
Coordinate with Maintenance to optimize production line performance and support production personnel.
Analyze data using a computer so measures and targets can be communicated.
Operate plant machinery and troubleshoot machine setup issues and operator competency gaps.
Develop training standards and work instructions for production processes, and train new employees in the assigned work area.
Lead by example, guide employees, answer questions in areas of expertise, recognize positive behavior, and provide managers with feedback on individual and team performance.
Taste-test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
Manage production employees, monitor productivity, and provide feedback, coaching, counseling, discipline, and training while enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and professional publications.
Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, and assess results; and develop and enforce systems, procedures, and productivity standards.
Establish strategic goals, evaluate trends and outcomes, and determine courses of action.
Lead and support a food safety and food quality culture; establish, document, and communicate related objectives and measures.
Empower employees to resolve food safety and quality issues within their scope of work and continuously improve the location’s food safety and quality culture.
Communicate key performance indicators and objectives, maintain adequate staffing and resources, and educate staff on food safety and quality controls and the consequences of deviations.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage options
Dental coverage options
Vision coverage options
Growth and development potential
401(k)
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Health fairs
Gym membership discounts
Two additional $500 retention bonuses at six months and one year, contingent on active employment and good standing