Production Supervisor

Saputo Inc. • Las Cruces, NM

20d • $66,435 - $83,045

About The Position

The Production Supervisor works with plant management and other supervisory staff to direct and monitor production employees and maximize plant productivity. The role ensures production procedures support efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. It inspects products for conformance, oversees machine setup and adjustments, coordinates production schedules, assigns duties, and adjusts procedures to meet production goals.

The supervisor completes production and sanitation records and other required documentation; coordinates employee training; monitors performance; recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, and product quality; and helps resolve work problems. The role maintains time and production records, coordinates activities across departments, and supervises employee scheduling and daily work. It also supports selection, retention, feedback, discipline, and performance management in partnership with management and HR; promotes safety programs; and ensures consistent application of company policies and procedures. The supervisor is expected to follow Saputo’s Code of Ethics and values and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent general education certificate.
• Associate degree in Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following safety and security policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow sanitation and quality policies and procedures and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Organization and prioritization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and disciplines as a team player and leader.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, in support of plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign, direct, review, and monitor the work of production staff to maximize productivity.
• Ensure procedures are in place and followed for production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Coordinate production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for production runs.
• Evaluate daily production needs, assign duties, and establish or adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
• Complete required paperwork, including production and packaging records, sanitation lists, schedules, accident reports, and investigations.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training and monitor work performance.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving them.
• Maintain time and production records as required.
• Coordinate activities with supervisors in other departments.
• Supervise assigned employees’ schedules and daily activities, supporting effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Apply company policies and procedures consistently and support progressive disciplinary action in partnership with the manager and HR.
• Promote safety programs and policies to prevent unsafe acts, injuries, and near-misses.
• Train and instruct employees on production and equipment standards and processes, and oversee implementation and enforcement of employee policies.
• Plan, train, evaluate, organize, integrate, and delegate as part of managerial responsibilities.
• Adhere to Saputo’s Code of Ethics and apply Saputo Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED