Production Supervisor - (1st Shift)

Monogram Foods•Martinsville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Monogram Foods is a leading food manufacturer specializing in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions. We offer a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do. Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together. Our Martinsville workforce has tripled to more than 700 team members and expanded by 56,000 square feet in recent years while simultaneously modernizing its capabilities. Here you can find our team members hard at work producing your favorite jerky, meat sticks, pickled protein snacks and portable snacks!

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
Must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and succeed within a competitive environment.
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
Strong computer skills are necessary including Outlook.
Must have the ability to look up standard Excel documents.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the production line workers, including routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of Line Workers in assignments.
Supervise in running a production line(s).
Work in a safe manner and inspect the line for any safety hazards prior and during production.
Ensure daily safety report cards are always in the line workers possession and being properly filled out each day and collected at the end of the shift.
Turn in line workers safety report cards to their supervisor at the end of the shift.
Read and understand specification sheets and ensure that GMP’s are being followed.
Produce product in an efficient manner, performing change overs, packing product and transferring the product to a new location.
Run a balance of the following functions: production, machine repair/trouble shooting, and assist the Production Manager as needed.
Run equipment and perform a degree of maintenance.
Accept change and be proactive rather than reactive.
Communicate to recommend disciplinary action for violating company rules and policies.
Before shift starts, physically and visually inspect the assigned work area for any safety hazards.
During shift operations, continuously observe for safety hazards.
Be observant for employee safety in addition to GMP compliance and make immediate corrections to GMP discrepancies as needed and report them to the supervisor/manager.
Ensure safety to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and put safety and food quality first.
Verify components on work order to ensure correct number of components are available for production.
Ensure all employees abide by the safety regulations.
Ensure that all employees are wearing their PPE.
Ensure that all employees are filling out their Safety Cards.
Always keep line clean of any debris.
Assign work to Line Workers.
Train Line Workers how to meet the daily productions goals.
Update production metrics on hourly production whiteboard.
Ensure paperwork for skid tickets, line checks, and quality checks are being conducted.
Contact Indirect Labor Material Handler to bring additional components for production line as needed.
Instruct Material Handler (direct labor), Line Workers, and sanitation crew to clean up production line waste during production and when production is complete.
Escalate production issues to Production Manager as needed.
Perform quality checks of the line.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.