Production Supervisor, Mid Shift

Kevin's Natural Foods•Stockton, CA

1d•$71,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production personnel and day-to-day operations within an assigned department and shift. The role is responsible for maintaining an accurate, continuous production flow; meeting quality assurance standards, productivity and labor targets, and inventory requirements; supporting a safe work environment; and training supervisors and leads in production operations. The supervisor works to achieve or exceed established goals and deadlines while coordinating with technical, administrative, and other department staff to resolve production and processing issues. The position supervises and develops production associates through training, work assignments, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action. It monitors production lines, equipment settings, product testing, quality deviations, sanitation, safety, staffing, and production data. The supervisor helps maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety and quality programs, USDA rules, and applicable safety policies. The role also participates in cross-functional activities, including production and quality meetings, safety committees, and HACCP-related work, and may assist with investigations of quality issues or customer complaints. Work takes place in an industrial food-processing plant and office environment, with temperature extremes and frequent walking, climbing, and standing. The role requires computer and electronic-equipment use, occasional sitting, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Extended schedules may occur periodically, generally during promotions; overtime and weekend work are required.

Requirements

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Supervisory experience and knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques.
Knowledge of systems and processes that support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and manufacturing.
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
Proactive, resourceful, highly motivated, and able to communicate and work in a high-output environment.
Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills.
Attention to detail and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and operate inventory, materials, operational software, and technical equipment applications.
Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, and requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
Associate’s degree in Food Science, Business, or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training demonstrating ability to perform the role.
At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Meat manufacturing experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise production operations on the assigned shift and resolve production or processing problems with technical or administrative staff.
Supervise production associates, including training, assigning daily work, coaching, providing performance feedback, and initiating disciplinary or corrective action.
Maintain knowledge of plant processes, equipment, quality control, industry developments, and best practices.
Review production schedules and orders to ensure inventory, staffing, procedures, work assignments, and time constraints are met.
Monitor production lines and machine settings to support optimum performance and product specifications.
Ensure timely corrective action for equipment failures, quality deviations, and sanitation audit findings.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies.
Review QA product testing for conformance and alert a superior when products are out of conformance.
Maintain positive relationships between management and employees and coordinate staffing to meet production workloads.
Participate in cross-functional production, quality, and safety meetings and teams.
Support compliance with programs, policies, and procedures in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Ensure sanitation practices and housekeeping rules are followed in the assigned department.
Coordinate activities with other managers and supervisors and understand the sanitation process as it relates to the department.
Collect, evaluate, analyze, and assess production data.
Monitor trimming operations to improve performance or reduce loss; evaluate trim and purge data per load and report high defects to superiors.
Ensure associates are trained in trimming and tumbling practices and follow the internal “No Bad Bites” rule.
Perform other assigned duties, including participating on the HACCP team and assisting with investigations of quality issues or customer complaints.
Perform duties in accordance with safety, quality, and USDA rules and regulations.