Production Supervisor (Evis) Day shift

Simmons Foods•Gentry, AR

10d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads an assigned production team to achieve goals and solve problems while prioritizing employee safety, teamwork, and product quality. The position oversees product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules and regulations. The supervisor manages front-line employees and production activities, ensuring daily requirements are met and product quality, line speeds, and efficiency are maintained. The role also coordinates with other departments and functional areas, manages production reports and records, and supports employee performance, development, and a cooperative workplace. The position applies LEAN concepts and continuous-improvement practices to improve processes and reduce waste. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and may involve varying temperatures and travel to other local facilities. The employee uses a computer and Microsoft Office, communicates by phone, in person, and electronically, and may present information to groups. Personal protective equipment is used as required by the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or four years of related work experience, including at least one year in a leading role.
Must be able to read and write English.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource management, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computer familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Ability to work in various temperatures and move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.
Use facility-required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate front-line employees to drive productivity and achieve company goals.
Supervise employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety and meet daily production requirements.
Schedule direct reports, track attendance, and review and approve time off.
Oversee personnel work efforts and appraisals; direct and monitor employees' work activities and performance.
Coordinate workers engaged in processing or developing products or services.
Maintain inventory records and requisition ingredients and supplies as needed to meet delivery schedules.
Evaluate materials and products against organizational standards.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors and collaborate with departments including Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Shipping.
Manage production reports and records, review daily production against customer requirements, and interpret measures such as throughput and yield.
Meet production requirements while maintaining appropriate line speeds, efficiency, and product quality.
Complete paperwork within established time frames and record-keeping requirements.
Promote a safe work environment and comply with Simmons, OSHA, and applicable government safety, environmental, and food-handling requirements.
Foster continuous improvement, apply LEAN concepts to daily production, improve processes, and reduce waste.
Meet or exceed applicable line, department, facility, company, USDA, and FDA quality guidelines and grading requirements.
Collaborate with Human Resources to screen, interview, and hire candidates; administer disciplinary actions and recommend performance-improvement actions with the HR Manager.
Monitor employee performance and recommend compensation decisions in accordance with guidelines.
Build favorable employee relationships and promote a cooperative, harmonious workplace that supports morale, productivity, and continued improvement.
Communicate across organizational levels to meet production expectations and maximize high-quality, cost-effective processing.