Supervisor Production A Shift Days

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

The Supervisor Production leads an assigned production team to meet goals and solve problems while supporting employee safety, teamwork, and product quality. This salary-exempt position oversees product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons requirements. The supervisor coordinates production activities, monitors output and quality, maintains records and inventory, and works with other departments to meet customer and delivery requirements. The role manages and develops employees, including scheduling, attendance, time-off approvals, performance appraisals, hiring support, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with Human Resources. It promotes a safe work environment, continuous improvement, and application of LEAN practices. The supervisor also participates in team development and supports Simmons operating systems and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or four years of related work experience, including at least one year of experience in a leading role.
Ability to read and write English.
Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource management, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Familiarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in various temperatures and move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.
Ability to enter and locate information on a computer, visually verify information (often in small print), and communicate by telephone, in person, or electronic mail.
Ability to present information to small or large groups, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a food processing organization is preferred.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

Lead, communicate with, motivate, and supervise front-line production employees to meet daily production requirements and company goals.
Schedule employees, track attendance, review and approve time off, appraise personnel, and monitor work performance.
Coordinate workers engaged in product processing or development and maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety.
Maintain inventory records and requisition ingredients or supplies as needed to meet delivery schedules.
Evaluate materials and products against organizational standards and review daily production against customer requirements.
Use production reports and manage measures such as throughput and yield; maintain line speeds and efficiency while meeting production requirements and product quality standards.
Complete paperwork within established time frames and record-keeping requirements.
Promote a safe work environment and comply with Simmons, OSHA, and applicable government safety, environmental, and food-handling requirements.
Foster continuous improvement, apply LEAN concepts to production operations, improve processes, and identify ways to reduce waste.
Meet or exceed quality requirements and applicable line, department, facility, company, USDA, and FDA standards.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping, other supervisors, and other functional areas to coordinate operations and production expectations.
Collaborate with Human Resources to screen, interview, and hire candidates; administer disciplinary actions and recommend performance-improvement actions with the HR Manager.
Recommend compensation decisions in accordance with guidelines and maintain favorable, cooperative working relationships with employees.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and appropriate team meetings; help address issues that affect team cohesiveness.
Support Simmons operating systems, policies, and continuous improvement by maintaining familiarity with them and communicating concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.