Production Supervisor

The Hershey Company•Bluffton, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation in all areas of production assuring a quality, cost efficient product for on-time delivery while implementing and upholding the Company quality policy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of supervisory experience
Strong computer skills with experience using Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
Organized with the ability to multi-task
Proven leadership skills
Good problem solving/resolution skills
Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field
2+ years of Food Processing experience
Lean or Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

Ensure proper employee training, planning, assigning, and directing of work, including scheduling overtime.
Train and facilitate employee activities including counseling and meetings as needed.
Review operational results to assure objectives are attained in key management areas of safety, housekeeping, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.
Improve manufacturing methods, reduce costs, and solve problems by utilizing employee involvement.
Provide daily labor productivity information to Shift Manager and Plant Manager
Promote a team-oriented environment and pride in workmanship.
Ensure that employees are compliant with customer, regulatory, and SQF requirements.
Develop continuous improvement through lean production practices, including completing required trainings, and attending continuous improvement meetings.
Ensure that work areas are clean and safe by performing general housekeeping practices.
Manage rework of non-conformance and WIP product
Communicate and prioritize daily maintenance calls, including entering work notifications in a timely manner.
Ensure all necessary documentation (ex. Production records, safety incidents, training) is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
Complete sample requests
Ensure time and attendance for employees.
Complete, in conjunction with the Quality Department, investigations and corrective actions for quality deviations, such as foreign material, metal detector failures, and internal audits
Complete safety incident investigations and corrective actions
Assist with interviewing and training new candidates as needed.
Attend Safety meetings and work on safety projects.
Complete required training in a timely manner
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
Serve as a mentor to new hires, ensuring proper training, retention, evaluations, and acclimation to plant policies, procedures, and environment.
Communicate with scheduling to assure on time delivery to customers.
Set and communicate goals for your employees and help them achieve them. Complete customer complaint investigation and corrective actions for items occurring on shift.