Supervisor, Production SR
About The Position
The Production Supervisor manages shift operations and related maintenance activities. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe work group focused on quality, customer service, employee development, and producing products at the lowest possible cost. The position provides an opportunity to gain experience in both operations and engineering. Maintenance and troubleshooting knowledge is a plus. The supervisor works in the production area at Premium Waters’ Kentland, Indiana plant. Production-floor work requires following and helping enforce GMP regulations, wearing required hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses, and following standard operating procedures, quality checks, and HACCP and SQF food-quality and safety requirements. Full training will be provided. This is a full-time night-shift position scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The listed pay range is $55,000 to $60,000.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Functional knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Must follow production-floor GMP rules, standard operating procedures, quality checks, and HACCP and SQF food-quality and safety requirements.
- Must wear required hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses on the production floor.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree preferred.
- Experience in food, beverage, or liquid consumer product manufacturing is a plus.
- Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage production shift operations and related maintenance activities.
- Maintain a safe work group focused on quality, customer service, people development, and cost-effective production.
- Apply knowledge of GMPs, sanitation standards, FDA requirements, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
- Know the operation of production-line equipment, including debagging equipment, tray packaging systems, fillers, labelers, palletizers, and conveyors.
- Train operators in equipment operating procedures.
- Determine production commitments, make those commitments, and execute them.
- Use production resources efficiently and follow the production schedule.
- Ensure on-time product delivery to customers according to the production schedule.
- Set and enforce safety guidelines and provide safety training to direct reports.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the production area.
- Ensure proper maintenance and care of machines, tools, forklifts, racks, and other equipment.
- Communicate issues, concerns, and changes to Logistics Supervisors, other Production Supervisors, the Production Manager, and other relevant parties.
- Complete paperwork accurately and on time, and verify employee timesheets for accuracy.
- Attend required meetings and conduct weekly safety meetings.
- Lead, supervise, direct, and motivate production personnel.
- Contribute as a member of the management team to improve the organization and its image.
- Perform other work as required by the company and plant needs.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage with a company vision program
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement program and company-paid wellness coach
- Online virtual care
- Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- Company-paid long- and short-term disability
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Education and tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Bereavement leave
- Volunteer time off program
- Holiday pay
- Free water through the Employee Water Program
- Referral bonus
- Daily pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
