Production Supervisor

Symrise•Silverton, OR

25d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for implementing the short-term production schedule and overseeing day-to-day production operations. The role supervises production employees, supports safe work practices, and helps operate the plant efficiently. The supervisor trains employees on safety procedures and standard operating procedures, monitors labor and production performance, and develops solutions for improvement when results are below target. Symrise's Naturals business unit delivers natural ingredients made from conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. It uses gentle processing technologies and sustainable sourcing practices to provide traceable, high-quality ingredients and nutritional actives.

Requirements

A BS degree in Food Science or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in the food industry, or 2 years of experience within this operation.
Ability to climb and walk up steps and lift up to 100 lbs.
Excellent vision and maneuverability.
Ability to discern color and flavor differences in products.
Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet conditions.

Responsibilities

Implement the short-term production schedule and oversee day-to-day production operations.
Supervise production employees.
Ensure new employees complete safety training before performing job duties.
Train new employees in Hazcom, PPE, emergency procedures including evacuation, Lockout/Tagout, and forklift operation.
Conduct periodic safety inspections.
Discipline employees who do not follow safety rules and procedures.
Implement crew scheduling to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing labor costs.
Review man-hour sheets after every production run.
Develop solutions for improvement in areas performing below target.
Operate the plant at the highest level of efficiency.
Develop SOPs for specific areas of responsibility and train personnel in those SOPs.
Perform other duties as assigned.