PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Culture Fresh Foods, Inc.•Naugatuck, CT

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directly supervises production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and in assigned areas. The role plans, assigns, and directs work; schedules employees; coordinates weekly Continuous Improvement meetings; addresses product and employee complaints; and resolves problems. Working closely with the Plant Manager, the supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager. The supervisor helps ensure production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities also include maintaining food safety and quality, keeping work areas sanitary, ensuring programs are upheld and documentation is current, and following the company’s Code of Quality, Code of Ethics, GMPs, safety policies, and SOPs. The scheduled hours are 4 PM to 4 AM, alternating three days one week and four days the next.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of plant supervisory experience.
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.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Organization, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work as a team player and leader across multiple functions and disciplines.
Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
Interpersonal communication and writing skills to support interaction with senior management and the company’s customer and supply base.
Must pass a company pre-employment physical and drug screen before commencing work.
Regularly stand, use hands, and stretch and reach with hands and arms; frequently walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
Close vision and full range of body motion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Plant Manager and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor staff work 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 job assignments.
Evaluate production needs, assign daily duties, and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving them.
Maintain required time and production records.
Coordinate activities across departments with other supervisors.
Supervise assigned employees’ scheduling and daily activities, including selection, retention, feedback, discipline, and performance management.
Train and instruct employees on production and equipment standards and processes, and oversee implementation and enforcement of employee policies.
Lead by example in following company policies, standards, specifications, the CFF Code of Quality, and the Culture Fresh Foods Code of Ethics.
Plan, evaluate, organize, integrate, and delegate work as required by the managerial responsibilities of the role.
Maintain food safety and food quality by completing job tasks and keeping the work area sanitary.
Ensure programs are upheld and documentation is current.
Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, GMPs, safety policies, SOPs, and OSHA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wear required food safety and sanitation clothing and comply with personal hygiene regulations.
Report food safety problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.