Production Supervisor

Dawn Food Products Inc•Denver, CO

3d•$68,700 - $105,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates and supervises the Production Team to ensure safe, cost-effective production of quality products that meet customer needs. The role promotes food and personal safety and may lead, make decisions, and collaborate with departments supporting production. The supervisor is a key member of plant leadership and reports duties assigned by the Production Manager. This is an on-site position at Dawn Foods’ Denver Manufacturing facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.; weekends may be required based on business needs. The normal work environment is a manufacturing setting with seasonal temperature fluctuations and heavy machinery. Hearing protection is required in production areas. The job involves standing, walking, handling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, talking, and hearing; frequent climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional sensory perception for product quality measurement. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift or move 50 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focusing. Required or provided PPE includes non-slip shoes, gloves, a hair net, a beard net if needed, safety goggles, and safety ear protection; additional PPE may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environments, including leading, coaching, and developing production teams while driving accountability and results.
Experience leading production teams of 20 or more employees.
Demonstrated computer knowledge, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Proficient English communication skills, written and verbal.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to resolve issues in a timely, organized, and cost-efficient manner.
Proactive, self-directed, independent approach and self-confidence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired.
Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive safety as a core value through training, equipment, job design, work assignments, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure products meet product specifications, food safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Establish high performance standards for housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements.
Manage daily production requirements to consistently meet customer expectations.
Evaluate team performance and efficiencies and coordinate necessary resources.
Coach, teach, coordinate, and evaluate programs that develop team members’ skills in support of company needs and goals.
Manage initial employee relations matters and conflicts.
Participate as a key member of plant leadership.
Adhere to the facility’s Food Defense and Security functions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Production Manager.