Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Selah, WA

53d

About The Position

Since 1946, Sun-Rype has been providing families with delicious, wholesome juices and fruit snacks. As a progressive company committed to innovation and growth, we’re proud of our long-standing reputation and excited for what’s ahead. At Sun-Rype, we work together to deliver results, continually challenge ourselves to improve, and celebrate the success of our business as a team. Our collaborative, passionate culture is what truly sets us apart. If you're an organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment we would encourage you to apply and join our team. Position Summary: Learn all aspects of the supervisory function as well as fundamentals of the jobs being supervised. Ensure equipment and people under supervision operate efficiently while maintaining or improving standards of production, quality, and safety. Effectively maintain sanitation of the general facility and all bottling specific production areas and equipment within cost. Complete all required documentation and forms of communication. Participate in projects and other activities as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to move around area of responsibility quickly and safely
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to climb ladder
Must be able to climb up and down stairs
Education: HS Diploma required. College courses preferred.
5yrs supervisory experience preferably in high-speed 24/7 beverage manufacturing / processing & packaging environment
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs.
Strong skills in team building, problem solving, being able to work with multiple departments.
Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills.
Experience leading and developing others.
A builder committed to continuous improvement.
Personally invested in the success of the business
Motivated, focused, and accountable for results
Washington State Driver’s License
Must be able to work with suppliers and Vendors.
Must be able to work with both salaried and hourly employees.

Nice To Haves

College courses preferred.

Responsibilities

Operator/Plant labor Training
Write, verify and update operating, and safety procedures as required.
Facilitate operator training and personally conduct progress appraisals for Bottling and Sanitation employees.
Through consistent floor presence and regular observation ensure that employees are following proper operational, quality and safety procedure.
Maintaining Production Efficiencies & Sanitation Effectiveness
Consult with Manager and Hourly Scheduler to ensure optimum labor utilization.
Gain full understanding of production/sanitation outputs via regular active floor presence.
Utilize daily schedule control reporting, along with personal participation in troubleshooting and continuous improvement to explain variances to plan.
Use daily meeting and work order prioritization system to review, plan and prevent downtimes.
Safety Responsibilities
At all times you are responsible for the safety of yourself and your crew.
Learn all safety protocols applicable to your position and update or develop new procedures as necessary.
Use active floor supervision, coaching and discipline if necessary to ensure that all safety policies and procedures are strictly followed (hearing protection, lockout, chemical handling, etc.)
Conduct safety incident investigation and follow-up on action items with urgency.
Maintain management and hourly employee relationship.
Understand the employee handbook and implement consistently.
Learn Sun-Rype’s Code of Conduct and live by it. Expect others to do the same.
Through goal setting, relationship building, regular observation and coaching develop an effective employee team.
Conduct employee investigations and discipline to the appropriate level as necessary.
Develop relationship of mutual respect and clear expectations with maintenance personnel to effect rapid correction of mechanical/electrical failures.
Reports, Records and Communication
Collect, sign, and ensure accuracy of all daily records including employee time sheets.
Complete a shift report “daily” and participate in shift hand off meeting.
Other
Oversee new or special projects as assigned.
Ensure production and sanitation HACCP and GMP requirements are met.
Any other duties as assigned.
Role in Food Safety:
Follow and enforce all plant GMP’s.
Review and sign off all paperwork for CCP’s in your assigned area.
Complete housekeeping audits monthly and complete weekly plant lock ups.