Production Supervisor, Doughnut Factory

Krispy Kreme•Concord, NC

89d•Onsite

About The Position

The Krispy Kreme Production Shift Supervisor is a person of high integrity in a working supervisor role and is responsible for ensuring all hourly employees have the knowledge and ability to follow company policies and procedures. The supervisor leads their team in a way that focuses on safety, cost, quality and service expectations, while achieving production goals in a highly efficient manner. As a working supervisor, they will frequently be hands-on supporting the team as needed. The supervisor should be capable of performing all routine tasks assigned to their team. The Production Supervisor leads, guides, and directs the activities of employees engaged in the production, receiving, and warehouse work areas, executing daily production documentation in line with the production goals, critical check points, metal detectors, lot number tracking for all ingredients and sanitation with operators, packers, receivers, and loadout employees. The supervisor also ensures the safety of workers in the organization by reinforcing standard safety policies for the department and frequently evaluating tasks from a safety standpoint, guiding team members to safe work habits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3-5 years’ experience in a leadership role required
Familiarity with food processing or food packaging processes
Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel, & Outlook are required
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

degree preferred
Knowledge of food safety/GMP’s or advanced sanitation preferred

Responsibilities

Lead by example at all times, including unwavering compliance with all Food Safety procedures, OSHA safety best practices, GMP requirements and all company policies.
Train, develop, and schedule new employees (specific to each plant).
Oversee all areas of the plant and ensuring equipment is in optimal condition.
Maintain production records in tablet (digitalized) or paper form.
Ensure quality control guidelines are being followed.
Evaluate the performance of workers and provides support & feedback to Production Manager or General Manager.
Execute the production schedule and work schedule which also includes assigning employees to appropriate positions to optimize productivity, control and reduce cost (labor and material efficiencies) along with other controllable items that impact profitability.
Communicate and follow-up on employee’s daily attendance, and overall performance to the Production or General Manager.
Recommend and administer disciplinary corrective actions.
Utilize critical thinking to implement continuous improvement activities such as quality improvements, reducing waste, executing preventive line maintenance reducing unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
Increase productivity, material yields, Line Efficiency, OEE, etc. (using DMA-Doughnut Manufacturing App).
Monitor the department budget and ensures that resources are allocated properly.
Prepare production reports for upper management staff.
Report on issues in the department impacting safety, productivity, costs, quality, or food safety/sanitation goals as necessary.
Treat all employees with dignity and respect and must always treat all employees fairly and equally.
Strive to be a continuous learner willing to participate in skills training as requested by management.