Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
About The Position
CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing associates at its frozen pizza plant in Sidney, Ohio. The supervisor directs production, packaging, and bakery operations on production lines to meet company and USDA requirements. The role includes hiring and developing employees, managing performance and employee relations, and overseeing safety, housekeeping, policy administration, cost control, and problem-solving. The supervisor adjusts daily schedules to meet production requirements and works with the on-site USDA representative to ensure food-safety requirements are met. The role also reviews and approves Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation and monitors product quality, usage, waste, counts, and weights to support performance and production goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least 4 years of related work experience, preferably in food-industry manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Intermediate personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production.
- Ability to effectively supervise line employees.
- Strong communication and reasoning skills to foster a positive work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- SAP experience beneficial.
- Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct production, packaging, and bakery operations on production lines to meet company and USDA requirements.
- Interview and hire qualified employees in accordance with EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines.
- Manage employee performance and skills development, conduct performance appraisals, and administer discipline, including termination when necessary.
- Oversee safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving.
- Adjust daily work schedules as needed to meet production requirements.
- Work closely with the on-site USDA representative to ensure company, state, and federal food-safety requirements are met.
- Review and sign off on Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation.
- Check product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to ensure performance and production goals are met.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Time-off programs.
- Retirement and financial offerings.
- Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
