Production Supervisor

Saputo • Las Cruces, NM

19d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor staff work to maximize plant productivity. The role ensures procedures are in place and followed for production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. It inspects products for conformance to specifications and directs machine setup and adjustments.

The supervisor coordinates production schedules, estimates labor hours, assigns daily duties, and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. The role completes production, packaging, sanitation, scheduling, accident, investigation, and other required records. It coordinates and conducts employee training, monitors performance, recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality, and helps resolve work problems.

The position supervises assigned employees’ scheduling and daily activities, including selection, retention, feedback, discipline, and performance management. It collaborates with other supervisors, ensures consistent application of company policies, supports progressive discipline with the manager and HR, promotes safety programs, and oversees instruction and enforcement of employee policies. The role also carries out typical managerial responsibilities involving planning, training, evaluation, organization, integration, and delegation; adheres to Saputo’s Code of Ethics and Values; and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent general education certificate.
• Associate degree in Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following safety and security policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Organization and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team player and leader across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain employees.
• Ability to understand cost-containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, in support of plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, review, and monitor the work of supervised staff to maximize plant productivity.
• Ensure procedures are in place and followed for production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Coordinate production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for production runs.
• Evaluate daily production needs, assign duties, and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Complete required production and packaging records, sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and other documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training, including job and safety training, and monitor work performance.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
• Maintain time and production records as required.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other supervisors.
• Supervise assigned employees’ scheduling and daily activities, including selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures, and support progressive discipline in partnership with the manager and HR.
• Promote safety programs and policies to prevent unsafe acts, injuries, and near-misses.
• Train and instruct employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes.
• Oversee instruction, implementation, and enforcement of employee policies.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities involving planning, training, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and apply Saputo Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for employees’ families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED