Production Supervisor (Night Shift) Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Mount Sterling, KY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor you are responsible to ensure employee safety, product quality and asset performance while delivering on time per the production plan. You will be leading a team of approximately 40 employees, providing guidance and support for employee development and performance management and correction action where needed. You will also be participating in the hiring process, proactive cooperation with other groups on site, and within NUSA to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization. Modeling the way for others and leading by example, creating and maintaining a workplace culture that engages and motivates associates at all levels. Focusing on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of leadership experience preferred, preferably in a manufacturing environment OR 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required
Willing to work in a factory where ambient conditions may be extremely cold, wet, or warm

Responsibilities

Ensure the timely deployment of the People development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team as per the agreed plan with PM (proper training inclusive of equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene)
Enforce strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team.
Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times.
Updated work instructions available for all positions.
Processes are run in accordance with SOP's, SSOP's and other documentation.
Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management.
Ensure quality objectives are met including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality checks conducted according to policies.
Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety e.g. protective clothing (uniform), shoe change & hand wash.
Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach.
Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management
Maintain properly skilled crew at all times and minimized use of overtime hours
Control absenteeism by supervisory emphasis and counseling as necessary
Ensure accomplishment of teams assigned duties and continued development of skills and competencies
Ensure record keeping is accomplished correctly