Production Supervisor

Schweid & Sons•College Park, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Hands-on manufacturing supervisor who provides guidance and training in the manufacture of food. Works alongside and with manufacturing team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. Helps keep materials organized and advises management of upcoming needs. Provides a good example for others to follow in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. Maintain orderly flow of quality production through the manufacturing plant. Encourages good housekeeping and sets a positive example for employee morale and job satisfaction. Advise management of productivity and quality issues that are not quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Have the ability to manage multiple areas which would include Grind as needed, ensuring product flow to pack off, production of multiple packaging lines, fresh and frozen pallet creation, while ensuring service and production needs are met. Foster an effective work environment with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse and Plant Leadership This is a 1st shift position.

Requirements

4+ years of supervisory experience in food packaging or processing is required, preferably in protein.
High School or GED diploma required, while college education preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in cold environment; 40 degrees and below.
Highly skilled in math
Ability to write and communicate concisely in English; bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and monitors Production Grind, Forming and Packaging activities to ensure quality and safety of products, including, but not limited to, texture and freshness of product.
Ensure FIFO is applied to raw materials to comply with customer satisfaction
Assuring adequate materials and supplies for production (Inventory, batch sheets, etc.) are available as needed to avoid down time
Monitor batch sheet records to ensure the correct raw material is being used and properly recorded
Ensure team members are following processes to make the “Very Best Burger” which will include temperature control, proper forming, proper placement into packaging film and master casing
Manage yield and labor variances with an understanding of operational controllables
Communicate deficiencies in materials to ensure orders can be made in a timely manner, including forecasting for following week’s needs
Manage work hours of direct team, including attendance point management, break punctuality, assure employees are at their assigned position at the beginning of the work shift and overtime management to achieve cost/lb. goals
Maintain general housekeeping; encourage safety by insisting on a clean, safe work environment, and ensure that employees are following prescribed safety procedures, which includes each employees’ wearing the proper personal protective equipment
Health and Safety of production team and adherence of GMPs and Safety policies and procedures. Includes addressing reporting infractions
Follow through ensuring leads, operators and other personnel are accountable for their areas of responsibility
Maintain quality and safety of products by making sure that employees meet company and USDA specifications.
Communicates job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Develop highly productive personnel and work teams by providing ongoing training and delegating specific duties to key personnel, including new employee onboarding.
Report any food safety issues and any other HACCP violations.
Other tasks and projects may be assigned

Benefits

Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.

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