All Shifts - Production Supervisor

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Hanover, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises by coordinating production schedules, staffing and material needs through an employee involvement process approach. Assists in the scheduling and planning of production according to systems requirements. Ensures equipment is clean and sanitized; and requires all works areas be kept clean and orderly. Assists in performing production and material requirement planning functions to ensure there are adequate supplies to meet the customer demand in accordance with Customer/Sales Service and Inventory Control objectives. Responsible for ensuring the following safety requirements are met: conducting safety orientation and safety training of employees enforcing safe work practices correcting unsafe conditions preventing lingering unsafe and unhealthful workplace conditions and/or hazards investigating workplace accidents Ensures proper quality standards, specifications and procedures are followed. Enforces Company rules and procedures; administers discipline, if necessary, in a fair and equitable manner. Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Food and Plant Safety requirements to ensure the highest product quality is obtained. Selects and trains capable personnel to perform operational functions within this area of responsibility. Responsible for the implementation of food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as, but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, government guidelines and requirements, prerequisite programs, quality systems, etc. Ensures that the Collective Bargaining Agreement is administered and that grievances are addressed in a timely manner. Monitors the work force in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Accounts for proper reporting of production information in a timely manner. Reviews customer order status daily and reports all irregularities, shortages, and problems to the Sales Service Department and the Plant Manager. Performs the necessary BPCS transactions to assure a timely exchange of possible customer order issues. Communicates with Customer/Sales Service and Marketing to ensure a timely exchange of possible customer order problems. Coordinates with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Traffic, Shipping and Quality Assurance to ensure customer service. Attends Production, Scheduling, Sales Service, Purchasing and Planning meetings as scheduled. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

Requirements

Strong background with Union experience
3-5 years’ experience in frozen repack or similar manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate clearly, firmly, and tactfully (both verbal and written form)
Previous experience working in a food processing facility (preferably frozen operations)
Previous supervisory and/or lead experience
The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
The ability to work cooperatively with others.
The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
The ability to perform several tasks at once.
The ability to follow direction or instruction.
The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
The ability to lift and move ___ pounds.
The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Union experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating production schedules, staffing and material needs
Scheduling and planning of production according to systems requirements
Ensuring equipment is clean and sanitized and work areas are kept clean and orderly
Performing production and material requirement planning functions
Ensuring safety requirements are met
Ensuring proper quality standards, specifications and procedures are followed
Enforcing Company rules and procedures and administering discipline
Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Food and Plant Safety requirements
Selecting and training personnel
Implementing food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures
Ensuring the Collective Bargaining Agreement is administered
Monitoring the work force in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Accounting for proper reporting of production information
Reviewing customer order status daily and reporting irregularities
Performing BPCS transactions
Communicating with Customer/Sales Service and Marketing
Coordinating with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Traffic, Shipping and Quality Assurance
Attending meetings as scheduled
Performing other related duties as assigned by the Plant Manager