Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Food Manufacturing

REILY FOODS COMPANY•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to safety, quality, cost, line efficiencies, waste, and productivity. This highly collaborative, hands-on leader facilitates a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of production and must align the team to achieve production performance standards.

Requirements

5+ years of prior work experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food or beverage industry
3+ years of supervisory experience of a team of production employees with demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing the team
Collaborative and hands on leader with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple activities and requirements
Ability to manage change and constantly strive for improvement
Excellent problem solver: Understands issues and proactively develops effective solutions to technical and personnel issues
ERP knowledge, MS Dynamics AX / D365 helpful
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products
Familiarity with workforce solution software, preferably RedZone
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Engineering, Operations Management, or related STEM degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the production team budgeted staffing
Leads employee development by creating and implementing standardized work processes and structured training plans
Leads cross-functional improvement teams, develops CQV criteria, and executes test plan to improve quality, streamline efficiencies, and reduce operating expenses
Manages employee performance by providing coaching as well as timely, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback
Participates in the development of operational strategy
Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing principles
Drives team production goals and efficiency to ensure all production requirements are met
Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement
Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved
Accurately completes production and payroll related documentation and paperwork
Fosters a continuous improvement mindset, elevating new ideas (both your own and those of your employees), and executes plans to positively impact the plant operations and goals
Troubleshoots processing and packaging equipment making minor and major adjustments as needed
Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training
Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person
Reports any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition
Supports and complies with GMP’s
Understands and follows emergency action plan
Supports food safety, quality and legality
Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

10 Paid Company Holidays
Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
Company‑Paid Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being