Production Supervisor - Leeland Baking Co

Flowers Foods•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs shift production operations at Leeland Baking Co. This includes checking formulas, assigning work tasks, and monitoring procedures and schedules to ensure production adheres to standards. The role requires competency in on-the-job activities that may directly or indirectly affect product safety, legality, or quality. The supervisor oversees production technicians and outsourced labor, supports employee training, maintains equipment and work-area cleanliness, and promotes safe, productive operations and positive interdepartmental communication. The position may include operating facility metal detectors after completing the required training and certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of the AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
Completion of a formal management skills training program.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in all areas of plant production work.

Responsibilities

Direct shift production, including checking formulas, assigning work, and monitoring procedures and schedules for adherence to standards.
Instruct production technicians and outsourced labor in equipment care and safe operation, and monitor equipment use.
Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials.
Continuously inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure equipment is in good operating condition.
Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures, conducting inspections, and holding periodic safety meetings.
Plan and adjust personnel work assignments to cover all phases of production.
Operate facility metal detectors when assigned; operators must be fully trained and certified.
Ensure employee compliance with work rules.
Assist with employee training.
Recommend disciplinary action and participate in the disciplinary process as needed.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including EEO, sexual harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by management, including fulfilling work schedules and adhering to attendance and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.