Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

Archer Daniels Midland•Forsyth, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The production supervisor plays a key leadership role, oversees the daily activities of safety, quality, production, and leads employees in all production procedures during the assigned shift. Supervises and coordinates all Tableting, Tablet Coating, Encapsulation, Sanitation, and Blending operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. Partners with other Shift Supervisors, Department Supervisors, and Department Managers to ensure proper handover of activities, algin workflow, resources, and production priorities. Serve as a mentor to front-line operators and leaders.

Requirements

Previous production and leadership experience
High School Diploma/GED required
3+ years of experience in a lead/supervisor role in continuous manufacturing operations
Demonstrated communication, organizational, trouble-shooting, and record keeping skills
Passion for learning and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Ability to read and write professional publications and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information verbally and physically at different levels of comprehension in one-on-one and group situations and to deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.
Deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.
Ability to apply or quickly acquire basic methods of instruction.
Must be a good communicator and be self-motivated.
Must have the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Must be able to present in large groups.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide managerial, technical, and training leadership across assigned manufacturing units.
Prioritize, schedule, and allocate shift resources to meet daily production requirements and service expectations.
Maintain working knowledge of all production processes, equipment, and systems.
Provide daily follow up on production orders scheduled for shipment.
Monitor machine down time and production rates to maintain quality and quantity.
Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, Kosher, GMP, HACCP).
Promote safety, sanitation, and workplace organization on a daily basis.
Investigate quality, yield, and operational deviations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Communicate manufacturing, quality, safety, and colleague concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Provide a safe working environment.
Monitor cleanliness and mechanical condition of all production equipment.
Review all paperwork on completed formulas for accuracy.
Recruit, train, and develop operators; ensure required training and certifications are completed.
Manage employee relations, performance management, payroll accuracy, and employee transactions for direct reports.
Enforce SOPs and company policies and address noncompliance as needed.
Maintain daily accountability of all department members.
Direct work, conduct performance appraisals, reward and/or discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
Oversee training and cross-training program.
Support initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, teamwork, and Inventory Record Accuracy.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the site.
Assist in development and improvement of methods for monitoring quality of product being manufactured.
Act as lead responder during emergencies or security incidents while on duty.
Open and close the facility.
Serves as a back up to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.