Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION • West Manchester Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bickel's Snack Foods, York, Pa. is currently seeking an experienced 2nd shift Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Prior proven experience in a food processing, packaging, and filling operations
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to effectively motivate and supervise subordinate employees
• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to lift and move ___ pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of equipment and workmanship of equipment (including set-up, simple maintenance of and running of equipment.)
• Working knowledge of Human Resources principles

Responsibilities

• Checks with Leads to verify that the necessary equipment is in place and operating properly to run the product specified by the schedule
• Ensures that production flows smoothly through the lines and keep alert for possible points of slow-down, whether it is with employees, machinery, or product, reporting any unusual condition to the Production Manager
• Coordinates and sets-up scheduling of product with distribution and warehousing to establish most efficient production and shipping of products
• Develops and continually re-evaluates production procedures to improve processing methods and procedures to reduce costs or increase output wherever possible.
• Monitors the collection and preparation of production data ensuring that accurate and timely information is made available to appropriate personnel.
• Works with Quality Assurance to assure the highest quality product is always being produced
• Assists in the organizational development of the production function to attain the most effective and cost-efficient operations possible
• Coordinates with the Maintenance Department the repair of production equipment in a manner resulting in the least amount of production downtime possible
• Responsible for ensuring the following safety requirements are met: Conducting safety orientation and safety training of employees Enforcing safe work practices Correcting unsafe conditions Preventing lingering unsafe and unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards Investigating workplace accidents
• Ensures all areas are kept clean, in good condition, and in compliance with established sanitation requirement
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with any inspectors from the state or federal governments
• Stays abreast of food processing and human relations techniques and principles
• Promotes and maintains a high level of morale among employees. Maintains awareness of employee attitudes and concerns and informs Production Manager of potential problems
• Responsible for implementation of food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as, but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, governmental guidelines and requirements, pre-requisite programs, quality systems, etc.
• Requires employee’s conduct to be in accordance with established company rules and regulations
• Schedules subordinate employees in a manner which will optimize production and reduce unnecessary overhead
• Reviews and approves all subordinate employee’s timecards on a weekly basis prior to submission to payroll
• Documents and counsels employees as necessary in conjunction with the Production Manager and the HR Representative.
• Assists in the selection of new hires and supervises the orientation and training of said employees to include job descriptions, rules and regulations, good manufacturing practices and safety
• Coordinates the efficient handling of personnel matters such as training, promotions, transfers, discipline, attendance reporting, performance evaluations, and payroll for employees as directed by the Production Manager and/or the HR Representative.
• Keeps abreast of and conforms to established administrative and operational policies and procedures
• Checks production lines prior to start of scheduled run for correct set up
• Communicates production schedules and line cleaning requirements to Sanitation
• Performs other related duties and/or assignments as requested by Production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees