Production Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Fortune International, LLC•Windsor, WI

20d

About The Position

Fortune Wisconsin is looking for a dynamic leader to supervise our third-shift meat production activities! This role is all about fostering collaboration and promoting a positive team environment. Candidates should thrive on problem-solving and be ready to tackle diverse challenges each day, drawing on their strong communication skills and situational awareness. Bilingual abilities are a plus, as they can enhance our team dynamics. We believe in empowering our leaders to cultivate solutions. Hands-on meat experience is essential, especially for training and quality assurance opportunities. Experience in the kitchen is a plus for candidates. If you find fulfillment in supporting your team and enjoy collaborating with fellow leaders, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in shaping a successful work environment! The Production Supervisor is a hands-on position who is responsible for leading all production activities safely, accurately, and on time. This position leads by example, maintaining a positive, Team Member empowered environment where beneficial changes to departmental operations, safety, and process are understood and embraced. Multi-departmental communication (to HR, other Ops leaders, and Sales) is necessary to address pain points and contribute to solutions. This role offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and learning, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to develop their skills and knowledge in the meat production industry.

Requirements

2 plus years of foodservice production experience preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Good communication skills in English (written and verbal) + bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Basic understanding and ability to use MS Office Suite.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and supervising instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours, when needed.

Responsibilities

Be a resident expert in all production activities.
Create and use Leader Standard Work (LSW) for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
Ensure the execution of processes resulting in producing finished goods safely, accurately, and on time to both internal and external customers.
Embrace a data-driven approach to allocating resources and completing tasks.
Create and post a weekly production room schedule.
Be a daily mentor to production team members by encouraging good behaviors and coaching underperforming behaviors.
Lead production room huddles to communicate and discuss safety, quality, productivity expectations (KPI’s), and general current events with production staff.
Actively participate in weekly “check-ins” with the Plant Manager to clearly communicate pain-points/success stories regarding KPI’s, staffing, Team Member performance, interdepartmental/company concerns, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Help create a safe working environment and support facility safety initiatives:
Understand and ensure the facility's HACCP plan is followed daily.
Assist with the creation and training of Job Instructions (JI) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Assist (and sometimes lead) employee and food safety corrective action investigations.
Leads the communication effort for the production room:
Sales/Warehouse staff concerning product outs, shorts/allocations, and other customer satisfaction considerations.
Purchasing concerning raw material issues.
HR regarding time clock and general personnel discussions.
Maintenance/Sanitation, ensuring the smooth operation of production room equipment.
Collaborate with other facility leaders, embracing cross-training opportunities.
Participate in inventory control activities.
Other duties as assigned.