Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Weekday

The Marzetti Company•Luverne, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and coordinates the assigned production area and manufacturing equipment to ensure cleanliness, quality, safety, and achievement of established goals. The role oversees production operations and employees, coordinating shift activities, schedules, and resources so production objectives are met safely, on time, and cost-effectively. The supervisor also supports operational excellence, food safety, quality, and compliance programs, and maintains effective relationships with employees, other departments, customers, vendors, and contractors. This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires regular attendance, participation in training and safety and quality programs, and the ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and overtime when business needs require. The role includes physical activity and exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, and requires use and inspection of specified personal protective equipment.

Requirements

2–3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to handle confidential information and situations appropriately and manage correspondence.
Positive leadership and self-motivation skills.
Strong organizational abilities, including multitasking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
Ability to read and interpret written and verbal directions and work safely, effectively, and productively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop hourly associates in a fast-paced production environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as business needs require.
Ability to push or pull 75 pounds short distances, lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, and stand for up to 12 hours with regular breaks.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, stand, walk, reach, lift, grasp, climb, and bend in a manufacturing environment.
Wear and inspect required personal protective equipment in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a food-related manufacturing industry.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

Work respectfully with team members to support daily safety, quality, production, and product goals.
Model integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement, and positive interactions with team members and visitors.
Participate in operational excellence initiatives, special projects, modification programs, department and shift meetings, and improvement efforts as approved or needed.
Maintain safety standards, ensure compliance with OSHA and company requirements, and inspect required personal protective equipment daily.
Obtain and maintain Lock Out-Tag Out certification when required for assigned tasks, and safely perform applicable machine-related work.
Inspect applicable power equipment daily and document inspections when required.
Complete Behavior Based Safety Observations and Behavior Based Quality observations, address identified issues, and participate in problem solving.
Lead and promote a strong food safety culture and ensure compliance with quality, food safety, FSPC, FSMA, Food Defense, OSHA, and other applicable programs and standards.
Review and follow applicable SOPs for process or preventive-control monitoring and verification when trained and designated as a Qualified Individual.
Communicate concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality, or legality to management or the confidential hotline when anonymity is needed.
Direct and supervise production employees, including a department workforce of 1–100 employees.
Work with HR on hiring, training, and scheduling production employees.
Plan and communicate shift activities to achieve production objectives safely, cost-effectively, and on time; ensure scheduling of the assigned production area.
Prepare required production reports accurately and on time.
Maintain relationships with other departments and respond promptly to deviations from standards.
Coordinate with department managers and shift supervisors to support trouble-free shift start-ups.
Maintain positive employee, corporate, and community relations and interface appropriately with customer service, vendors, and contractors.
Meet attendance requirements and complete assigned management tasks and required initial and annual training.
Carry out supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, appraising, and terminating employees; planning and assigning work; directing, rewarding, and disciplining employees; and addressing grievances and resolving problems.