Production Supervisor
About The Position
Easy Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations on a night shift. The supervisor ensures the team converts materials into quality products safely, securely, and sanitarily, within product specifications and efficiency targets. The role involves leading and developing Operations associates, addressing associate relations, setting and measuring performance goals, troubleshooting production and packaging equipment, and implementing operational improvements. The supervisor is expected to become an area expert in the processes and equipment under their supervision and to work with the Production Manager and Shift Manager on improvement strategies.
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering, basic sciences, or a business-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Two years of experience in a production environment.
- Two years of experience in a leadership role.
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SQF.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience working with and leading large teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with SAP and ADP.
- Experience in Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement.
- At least one year of experience in a food production environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, reports, internet software, and email.
- Ability to work any shift as needed.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts.
- Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the shift team to convert materials into quality products safely, securely, and sanitarily, within product specifications and efficiency targets.
- Recommend and implement changes to methods, equipment, systems, and organization to meet line or area objectives.
- Manage associate relations and guide hiring, training, retraining, development, and motivation of Operations associates.
- Meet line or area performance standards and goals; measure performance, control processes, take corrective action, and report results.
- Use technical resources on shift to prevent, repair, and troubleshoot process and packaging equipment problems.
- Develop expertise in all processes and equipment under the supervisor’s responsibility and continually improve equipment and process knowledge.
- Establish open communications and identify opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams and associates.
- Participate with the Production Manager and Shift Manager in implementing strategies to improve line or area performance.
- Evaluate associate performance and develop associates in conjunction with their plans to challenge their potential.
- Keep current with managerial and technical competencies within and outside Easy Foods.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.
- Coach associates.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, with dependent coverage available.
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance after a 90-day waiting period.
- 401(k) plan.
- Two weeks of vacation.
- Five personal days.
- Two weeks of parental leave.
- Paid jury duty.
- Seven paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
