Production Supervisor OW - Line 1B - 12 hr. Continental Day Shift

King's Hawaiian Bakery•Oakwood, GA

16d

About The Position

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana! Working under the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will supervise and coordinate all activities associated with their production line. This individual will be responsible for developing and motivating a team of hourly employees to deliver safe, quality, and cost-effective production in accordance with King’s Hawaiian standards and Aloha Spirit. The successful candidate will be a well-respected people leader, natural problem-solver, and have an entrepreneurial drive to overcome unexpected obstacles on the fly. Employees in this position will interact with a broad range of colleagues – from front-line team members to company executives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing
Minimum 2 years of experience directly leading salaried and/or hourly team members
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English
Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees
Working knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance
Experience in Food manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
Proficient with RedZone Productivity Suite
Proficient with Excel and/or Tableau for dashboard building
Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains, and mentors.
Meets regularly to set goals, giving feedback, and monitor progress.
Builds and maintains a team of focused and engaged employees
Leads continuous improvement projects and coaches team on improvement strategies.
Audits continuous improvement activities for effectiveness and sustainability.
Uses data to recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Ensures shift data and records are accurate and up to date.
Verifies information input into company software is accurate and complete
Embody company values of Dignity, Excellence, and Telling It Like It Is in a Way That Can Be Heard
Act as a Safety champion, ensuring that team culture embodies a “safety first, safety always” attitude with policies, procedures, and accountability to protect our ‘ohana’s safety
Meet business demand by scheduling production runs to meet need while upholding King’s Hawaiian’s Irresistible quality standards
Implement an Autonomous Maintenance program for production employees
Create and execute strategies to improve performance for all major metrics (safety, quality, etc.)
Meet regularly with direct reports to provide developmental feedback and coaching
Ensure compliance with all King’s Hawaiian policies and procedures (Safety, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Quality, etc.)
Cultivate trust and buy-in from your team by acting as an owner – show level of urgency, respect, and persistence as if you truly “owned” the business
Role may require off-shift and/or weekend work
Perform other duties as required which are reasonably within scope of this role