Production Supervisor

Dawn Foods•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates and supervises the Production Team to ensure the safe, cost-effective production of quality products that meet customer needs. The role promotes food and personal safety and may lead, make decisions, and collaborate with departments that support production. The supervisor also participates as a key member of plant leadership and performs other duties assigned by the Production Manager. This is an on-site position at Dawn Foods’ Denver Manufacturing facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.; weekends may be required based on business needs. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment where temperatures vary by season and employees work around heavy machinery. Hearing protection is required in the production area. Physical demands include standing, walking, handling objects and controls, reaching, talking, hearing, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role regularly involves lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment includes non-slip shoes, gloves, a hair net, a beard net if needed, and safety goggles and/or hearing protection; additional PPE may be required. The base salary range is $68,700–$105,800, with bonus eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environments, including experience leading, coaching, and developing production teams while driving accountability and results.
Experience leading production teams of 20 or more employees.
Demonstrated computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to resolve issues in a timely, organized, and cost-efficient manner.
Proactive, self-directed, independent work style and self-confidence.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting and/or moving 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired.
Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive safety as a core value through training, equipment and job design, work assignments, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure that products meet product specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Establish high performance standards for housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Manage daily production requirements to consistently meet customer expectations.
Evaluate team performance and efficiencies and coordinate necessary resources.
Coach, teach, coordinate, and evaluate programs that develop team members’ skills in support of company needs and goals.
Manage some initial employee relations matters and conflicts.
Participate as a key member of plant leadership.
Adhere to the facility’s Food Defense and Security functions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.