Production Supervisor

Algood Food Company•Louisville, KY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Algood Food Company is one of the world's premier private-label manufacturer's of peanut butter, jam, jelly, and fruit preserves. We are scouting the Louisville area for an experienced leader to join our team! Are you looking for competitive pay? Work/life balance? Stability? Look no further! Algood Food Company could be interested in you. Please take a look at the details below and submit your application/resume. We are excited to learn more about you! PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Department: Production Job Category: Full Time Location: Louisville, KY Salary: Competitive based upon experience WEEKDAY 1st SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR. PRODUCTION HOURS ARE Monday - Thursday 4-day work week: Monday: 4:00a-2:30p Tuesday: 2:30a-2:30p Wednesday: 2:30a-2:30p Thursday: 2:30a-2:30p Candidates must NOT have a peanut allergy to be eligible for consideration Algood Food Company is recognized throughout the United States as one of the premier packers of private label peanut butter, jellies, and preserves. Our main location is in the Riverport area of Louisville in Jefferson County Kentucky. Algood Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran, and we participate in the E-Verify Program. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site. Please send requests for reasonable accommodation to [email protected] . Basic Function The Production Supervisor is responsible for successfully developing and managing the production team to maintain productive application of resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities to achieve safety and production goals as well as quality and cost objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
3+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completed Supervisor Trainee Program (Internal Candidate Only)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of other software, web-based applications, ERP Systems, RF Scanners, Inventory Control Systems and Internet search functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee production lines, review downtime causes and be actively involved in issues on the floor by assisting in troubleshooting and problem solving.
Prepare work schedules, assign work and oversee the work product.
Mentor, coach and counsel production personnel.
Promote a safety focused culture and enforce all safety and GMP policies.
Conduct and facilitate efficient sanitation strategies by leading the team and being actively involved on sanitation days.
Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications or products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
Plan production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Oversee the performance of daily inventory functions, including but not limited to cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operation performance and optimum utilization.
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices.
Compile, store and retrieve production data.
Review and approve employees’ time records.
Review and approve requests for time off.
Attend and participate in all weekly production meetings.
Continuously improve professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Cultivate a strong working knowledge of Algood’s internal policies and procedures.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.