Production Supervisor- 2nd shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Kentwood, MI

7d•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 company policies and legal regulations, and overseeing the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost. The position requires a solid working knowledge of SQF, GMP, SAP, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools, and Microsoft Office. Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, inventory, employee performance, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of procurement, products, and production processes
Knowledge and experience with SAP
Well-developed influence management skills
Experienced in conflict resolution
Ability to prioritize work based on short- and long-term objectives
Ability to successfully analyze and present data to multiple levels of the organization
Well-developed project management skills
Contract review and tracking of contract details
Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOP’s
Ability to lead 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, while being able to 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 such as add, subtract, multiply and 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 and SAP
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
Communicate effectively with all employees and management.
Ability to use hands and fingers. Reaching 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.
May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
Repetitive reaching overhead, under and across throughout shift.
Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
Stand eight hours per shift.
Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to work in wet, humid areas.
Two-year college degree in business is preferred.
Three – Five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with Bakery and or Food/Beverage manufacturing experience a plus.
Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
Proficient in Kronos timekeeping system and SAP both pluses.
Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.
Basic mechanical skills required.
Ability to work designated Shift schedule, which includes every other weekend rotation.

Nice To Haves

Bakery and or Food/Beverage manufacturing experience a plus.
Proficient in Kronos timekeeping system and SAP both pluses.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned team of employees (20-80 employees/shift), providing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. 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, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Process a solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
Control raw material formula consistency.
Monitor proper inventory rotation of raw materials and packaging.
Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production employees’ work hours on a daily basis. Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.
Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves 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.
Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action. Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.