Production Supervisor, Doughnut Factory

Krispy Kreme•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for ensuring hourly employees understand and follow company policies and procedures. The supervisor leads the team in meeting safety, cost, quality, service, and production goals efficiently, and works hands-on with the team as needed. They should be capable of performing all routine tasks assigned to their team. The role leads employees in production, receiving, and warehouse areas. It includes executing daily production documentation and monitoring production goals, critical checkpoints, metal detectors, ingredient lot tracking, and sanitation activities. The supervisor reinforces safety policies, evaluates work for safety risks, and guides employees toward safe work habits. The position oversees plant areas and equipment, production records, quality control, production and staffing schedules, employee performance and attendance, department budgets and resources, and production reporting. It also supports continuous improvement in quality, waste reduction, preventive maintenance, productivity, material yields, line efficiency, and equipment uptime. The supervisor is expected to lead by example in complying with food safety procedures, OSHA safety practices, GMP requirements, and company policies. They treat employees fairly and respectfully and remain willing to participate in skills training. The listed description is general in nature; the official job description will be provided during the application or interview process. The posted wage is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3–5 years of experience in a leadership role required.
Familiarity with food processing or food packaging processes.
Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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

A degree is preferred.
Knowledge of food safety/GMPs or advanced sanitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead by example through compliance with food safety procedures, OSHA safety practices, GMP requirements, and company policies.
Train, develop, and schedule new employees, specific to each plant.
Oversee plant areas and ensure equipment is in optimal condition.
Maintain production records in digital tablet or paper form.
Ensure quality control guidelines are followed.
Execute the production and work schedules, assigning employees to appropriate positions to optimize productivity and control labor and material costs.
Evaluate workers’ performance and provide support and feedback to the Production Manager or General Manager.
Communicate and follow up on employee attendance and overall performance with the Production Manager or General Manager.
Recommend and administer disciplinary corrective actions.
Implement continuous improvement activities, including quality improvements, waste reduction, preventive line maintenance, and reduction of unplanned downtime and equipment failures.
Improve productivity, material yields, line efficiency, and OEE using the Doughnut Manufacturing App.
Monitor the department budget and ensure resources are allocated appropriately.
Prepare production reports for upper management.
Report departmental issues affecting safety, productivity, costs, quality, or food safety and sanitation goals as necessary.
Treat employees with dignity and respect, and fairly and equally.
Participate in skills training as requested by management.
Lead production, receiving, and warehouse employees and execute daily production documentation relating to production goals, critical checkpoints, metal detectors, ingredient lot tracking, and sanitation.
Reinforce department safety policies, evaluate tasks for safety, and guide team members toward safe work habits.
Work hands-on with the team as needed and perform routine tasks assigned to the team.