Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Makers Pride•Terre Haute, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all mixing, baking, forming and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate/scheduled shifts and lines. This role involves supervising a team of employees, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and managing production operations to meet efficiency and cost targets.

Requirements

Solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures.
Solid working knowledge of SAP processes.
Solid working knowledge of OSHA/MiOSHA regulations.
Solid working knowledge of Maker’s Pride HPS/LEAN tools.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of procurement, products, and production processes.
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems.
Well-developed influence management skills.
Experienced in conflict resolution.
Ability to prioritize work based on short and long-term objectives.
Ability to analyze and present data to multiple levels of the organization.
Well-developed project management skills.
Contract review and tracking of contract detail.
Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOPs.
Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control.
Personnel and performance management.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees, and members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to employees, management, and public groups.
Ability to teach simple math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Proficiency in ERP systems.
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Receptive to new ideas, concepts, and procedures.
Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
Ability to maintain harmonious working relations with employees and management from all departments and levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and management.
Ability to use hands and fingers.
Ability to reach with hands/arms throughout shift.
Ability to see, hear, and talk.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels where hearing protection is required.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
Ability to work in environments with fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
Ability to climb steps to and from work and break areas.
Ability to perform repetitive reaching overhead, under, and across throughout shift.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, and twisting throughout shift.
Ability to stand eight hours per shift.
Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
Ability to perform general housekeeping, including sweeping and mopping.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
Two-year or four-year college degree in business or related field preferred.
Two or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational, and organizational skills.
Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.
Basic mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

Bakery and/or food manufacturing experience.
SAP experience.
Kronos timekeeping system proficiency.
SAP proficiency.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned team of employees (20-80 employees/shift) and directly supervise non-supervisory (lead) employees.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving issues.
Ensure adherence to SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, Maker’s Pride HPS/LEAN tools, and Microsoft Office.
Actively participate in the assigned HSMS team and identify/address unsafe behaviors and environments.
Ensure lock out tag Zero tolerance is followed.
Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
Control raw material formula consistency and monitor proper inventory rotation of raw materials and packaging.
Maintain a 5S environment.
Schedule, maintain, and approve production employee’s work hours, and investigate scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
Ensure compliance with customer service and Company standards.
Review production orders and schedules to plan operations, 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.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Resolve employee complaints or submit unsettled complaints to the Human Resources Manager.
Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
Train, develop, and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
Attend meetings and make presentations as needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Comply with all Company rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.