Production Supervisor

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Emporia, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Opportunity as a Production Supervisor The Production Supervisor is responsible for efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The Supervisor maintains a safe and productive working environment while coaching and supervising their team members. The majority of the supervisors time will be spent on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring safety, production, quality, maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate standards. Location: 1525 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant) Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Night shift. 4:30pm-4:30am (flexibility required to support off hours, weekends, and on call as needed)

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP is required.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred but not required
• Bilingualism (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of how to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment & processes to produce quality product.
• Understanding of the unique equipment in a bakery and its operation.

Responsibilities

• Coach and influence employees under your supervision.
• Train and motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Directly manage all daily activities and long-term objectives of their department, in conjunction with managers across shifts or departments.
• Conduct thorough investigations to identify and eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems.
• Work collaboratively with leaders on HR, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure staff is following the work rules at all times.
• Ensure GMP compliance is adhered to at all times.
• Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement
• Adhere to company standards and operating procedures.

What This Job Offers

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