Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Flowers Foods•Jacksonville, FL

6d•$69,856 - $77,210

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs shift production operations, including checking formulas, assigning work tasks, and monitoring procedures and schedules to ensure standards are met. The role requires competency in on-the-job activities that may directly or indirectly affect product safety, legality, or quality. The supervisor supports safe equipment operation, product quality, effective staffing, employee training and relations, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The position may include operating facility metal detectors, for which the operator must be fully trained and certified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of the AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
Completion of a formal management skills training program.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in all areas of plant production work.

Responsibilities

Instruct production technicians and outsourced labor in the care and safe operation of equipment, and monitor their equipment use.
Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials.
Continuously inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure equipment is in good operating condition.
Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, including through inspections and periodic safety meetings, to maintain a safe working environment.
Plan and adjust personnel work assignments to cover all phases of production.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned, after completing required training and certification.
Ensure employee compliance with work rules.
Assist with employee training.
Recommend disciplinary action and participate in the disciplinary action process as necessary.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including EEO, sexual harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and adhering to attendance policies and other operating rules and procedures.