Production Supervisor - Night Shift

SINNOVATEK SERVICES LLC•Middlesex, NC

About The Position

Supervisors will be responsible to lead to continuous improvement and total employee engagement by maintaining a good working relationship with all departments. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining aseptic machines, processes, and focusing on KPI goals as well as ensuring all GMP, SOP, GFSI, USDA, FDA, NCDA, and HACCP, and Food Safety requirements are met.

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards
Attention to detail
Extensive experience with accurate documentation
Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
Ability display professionalism at all times ( in behavior attitude and conversations)
High School degree or equivalent
2 years production supervisor experience
Forklift and Aerial platform certification within 3 months of hire
The ability to complete better processing control school & Acidified Foods course in first 6 months of hire.
Experience motivating, coaching and developing teams
Experience writing SOP's and polices & procedures
Experience enforcing policies and procedures
Knowledge of administering progressive discipline

Responsibilities

Establish clear channels of communication with employees to ensure information flows appropriately
Oversee and manage employees' performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs
Maintain positive working environment
Ensure team is running effectively to meet daily task
Document SOPs, procedures, and best practices
Identify/troubleshoot equipment that are under performing
Maintain all regulatory, customer, and in-house paperwork as required
Implement improvement plans that optimize resources and KPIs
Assist management as needed to support projects and other initiatives as assigned
Set up, sterilize, operate, continuously monitor aseptic filling equipment, batching equipment, and packing equipment
Conduct required periodic packaging integrity testing and weight checks, and metal detection using established validation methods
Ensure that the correct packaging materials are being used for the product being produced. Track and document machine/equipment down-time
Ensure a supply of hydrogen peroxide to the filling machine for material sterilization
Work with engineering to perform PMs, improve/update/complete and establish proper PM frequency on your designated equipment
Know how to use LOTO (lockout Tagout) and apply it correctly
Use and apply 5S standards to their work areas
Understand/communicate machine/line-specific KPIs and report to management
Own daily performance KPIs for multiple production lines
Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work without extensive supervision
Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production
Assist in allergen monitoring programs
Assist engineering in routine PM’S
Sanitation
Forklift duties
Housekeeping
Troubleshooting
Batching & Processing assistance
QA monitoring and recording assistance
Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
Stewardship for our B-Corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods