Production Supervisor - Nights

Actus Nutrition•Adell, WI

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs shift personnel in facility operations to ensure consistent production of finished goods that meet customer volume and quality requirements. This role coordinates production activities, monitors product characteristics and quality, enforces safety and regulatory programs, supervises and develops employees, and maintains accurate production and inventory records. The supervisor works with production and process managers to improve efficiency and equipment output, supports production scheduling and staffing, maintains sanitation, and coordinates equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous management experience, preferably in a dairy processing plant.
Previous supervisory experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong working knowledge of computer software applications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities across process areas to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
Work with operators to maximize the use of raw materials and rework in the production process.
Ensure physical product characteristics are monitored hourly and evaluate products for specifications, grits, flavor, density, mixability, and moisture.
Implement and enforce safety and regulatory programs.
Lead and supervise production personnel, continually raising performance standards.
Establish employee education and development programs covering SOPs, quality specifications, safety, and job expectations.
Communicate team performance and KPIs daily.
Ensure inventory accuracy and timely completion of shift reports, including inventory levels for the plant KPI matrix.
Coordinate production, quality assurance, inventory control, production planning, and administrative records with the Production Manager.
Complete nightly production reporting.
Work with the Process Manager and Production Manager to evaluate production and efficiency records and improve equipment capabilities and output.
Help develop weekly and monthly production schedules and employee staffing according to business needs.
Maintain and improve plant sanitation programs and keep the plant clean and orderly.
Coordinate equipment repairs with the Maintenance department and arrange preventive maintenance.
Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal safety and regulatory policies and practices.
Assist with period-end and year-end inventory balancing.