Production Supervisor: First Shift

MSI Express•Batavia, IL

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for overseeing production, tracking product yields, and making necessary adjustments. You will ensure that safety and USDA health standards are met throughout all steps of the manufacturing process. You will provide direction to the production department associates in areas of safety, service, performance, quality, and leadership. This role is responsible for maintaining and/or enhancing customer relationships, plant assets, and a positive employment atmosphere. This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a Production environment
Previous Supervisory experience
Leadership Skills
Decision Making
Ability to Analyze/ Problem Solve
Flexibility
Planning
Communication Skills
People Skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Food manufacturing experience
Experience with customer interaction
Demonstrate hourly management skills
Undergraduate or graduate degree

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the plant production associates in areas of safety, machine operation, sanitation, quality, customer service and maintenance.
Adherence to the site’s productivity metrics to include crew size, operational efficiency; scrap loss, etc. to optimize profitability.
Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality and timelessness and develop methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations.
Training and enforcement of company policies.
Communicate company philosophy, policies, and expectations clearly to all hourly personnel.
Provide input in the establishment of setting plant budgets, goals and standards.
Develop strong production team members through the effective use of performance management processes and tools.
Monitor production performance and develop/implement action plans to address areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in a timely fashion.
Create a positive working environment for all associates, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect.