Production Supervisor- 2nd shift

Makers Pride•Kentwood, MI

11d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for mixing, baking, forming, and packaging activities to safely produce quality products while using labor and materials efficiently on assigned shifts and lines. The role supervises production employees and lead employees, oversees production operations and schedules, supports employee development and performance management, and ensures compliance with company standards, food safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The supervisor coordinates the conversion of raw materials into finished products, controls formula consistency and inventory rotation, monitors equipment and production results, and addresses operational, employee, scheduling, and payroll issues. The position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires the ability to handle multiple priorities, maintain effective working relationships, and meet deadlines. The designated schedule includes an every-other-weekend rotation.

Requirements

Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent communication, conflict-management, decision-making, motivational, and organizational skills.
Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.
Basic mechanical skills.
Ability to work the designated shift schedule, including an every-other-weekend rotation.
Ability to work effectively with others in stressful situations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions and report problems.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information to employees, management, and public groups.
Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees, and members of the business community.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; see, hear, talk, and distinguish colors; and perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to work in light to moderate noise where hearing protection is required, near moving mechanical parts, and with possible exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull items up to 2,600 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk up to 400 yards, climb steps, perform repetitive overhead, underhand, and cross-body reaching, and repeatedly bend, stoop, and twist.
Ability to stand for eight hours per shift and perform general housekeeping such as sweeping and mopping.
Physical and mental ability to work more than 40 hours per week.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions, including wet and humid areas.
Sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location of application.

Nice To Haves

A two-year college degree in business is preferred.
Bakery or food and beverage manufacturing experience is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with SAP; SAP proficiency is a plus.
Proficiency in the Kronos timekeeping system is a plus.
Knowledge of procurement, products, and production processes.
Knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools, SAP processes, and Microsoft Office.
Well-developed influence management, conflict resolution, project management, and personnel and performance management skills.
Ability to prioritize work against short- and long-term objectives; analyze and present data to multiple organizational levels; review and track contracts; prepare presentations, writing, proposals, business plans, and SOPs; and lead strategic goal development and implementation and budget/cost control.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned employees and directly supervise lead employees, including directing, coordinating, and evaluating their work.
Interview, hire, train, develop, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees; plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolve issues.
Apply organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws in carrying out supervisory responsibilities.
Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products while minimizing waste and labor costs.
Control raw material formula consistency and monitor proper rotation of raw materials and packaging.
Maintain a 5S environment and comply with customer service and company standards.
Schedule, maintain, and approve production employees’ work hours daily; investigate scheduling and payroll-related issues with employees.
Review production orders and schedules to determine product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates; plan production operations and establish manufacturing priorities and sequences.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
Resolve employee complaints or submit unresolved complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager; handle disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
Attend meetings and make presentations as needed.
Follow GMPs and comply with safety, health, environmental, and company rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.