Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

OSI Group • Oakland, IA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers. This role will supervise employees to consistently produce quality meat products in a sanitary condition with continuous regard to company policies and government regulations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage a team.
• Leads/supervises/manages 21-25 employees.
• Plans the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management.
• Documents daily production activities and reviews results against established targets and reports variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Reviews daily maintenance effectiveness and works with staff from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritizes, requests, and ensures equipment maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
• Ensures focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicates key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Applies corrective action consistently when required.
• Ensures compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participates in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility.
• Has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional pay if required to work more than 5 days per week
• Company discretionary quarterly bonus plan based on company performance
• Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs)
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family
• Educational assistance with opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree