Production Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz Company • Lowville, NY

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under the direction of the Business Unit Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in supervisor role
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management
• Must be flexible to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives.
• Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel.
• Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees