Production Supervisor

H&S Family of Bakeries•Rosedale, MD

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs production employees on the production floor during an assigned shift. The role is responsible for enforcing food safety requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe, quality products are delivered to customers. The supervisor oversees shift operations, production schedules, employee performance and training, safety, and sanitation, and communicates operational or employee issues to the appropriate managers. H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery, and Schmidt Baking Co. The company is the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers. It serves customers nationwide and emphasizes manufacturing and distribution innovation, employee growth, and its core beliefs: Be Well, Work Well; Create an Experience; Life-long Learning; and Do the Right Thing.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working in a production environment is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of experience and technical training.
General knowledge of how production machinery works.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods during a shift while maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools, or controls.
Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, airborne particles, odors, and fumes.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while using office equipment and computer systems.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and protective clothing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal management skills training program, including certification as required (for example, MDP or AIB).

Responsibilities

Direct the department's activities during the assigned shift to meet the production schedule.
Meet with prior-shift supervisors to communicate and manage issues from the previous shift.
Review the current production run and walk the make-up floor, recording pertinent information on the proper forms.
Supervise, train, and direct production personnel.
Address employee issues and report complaints or concerns to the appropriate manager, such as the Plant Manager, Production Superintendent, or HR Manager.
Monitor employee performance through frequent walkthroughs and review of related work.
Participate in the disciplinary process by issuing corrective actions in accordance with the union contract and company policies and procedures, and communicate with appropriate contacts.
Adjust personnel assignments to cover absences and emergencies, and record absences and lateness on the absence report.
Ensure employees complete required work, including quality check sheets, dough schedule recording, product temperature checks, housekeeping, and safe work practices.
Complete a shift report for each day worked and communicate major issues to the appropriate manager.
Maintain a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors by following safety guidelines and reporting incidents to management.
Participate in incident and accident investigations and complete required paperwork.
Promote employee safety throughout operations.
Ensure department personnel maintain a clean work area and follow GMPs, taking corrective action when violations occur.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Plant Manager or Production Superintendent.