Supervisor Production KS - Days

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

29d

About The Position

The Supervisor Production leads an assigned production team to achieve goals and solve problems while demonstrating a commitment to employee safety, teamwork, and product quality. The position is responsible for product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules and regulations. It is a salary-exempt position. The supervisor leads and manages front-line employees, communicates and motivates the team to meet company goals and daily production requirements, and handles scheduling, attendance, time-off approvals, personnel appraisals, discipline, and performance recommendations. The role coordinates production activities, maintains inventory records, requisitions supplies, evaluates materials and products, and coordinates with other supervisors and departments. The position uses production reports to track results against customer requirements, manage throughput and yield, maintain appropriate line speeds and efficiency, meet quality standards, and complete required records on time. It promotes workplace safety and compliance with Simmons, OSHA, and government requirements; supports continuous improvement and LEAN practices; and works with Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping, and other groups to meet production expectations. The supervisor also participates in team development and operating-system initiatives, supports a cooperative and harmonious work environment, and performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives. The work involves computer use, visually checking information, communicating in person, by telephone, and electronically, and potentially presenting to groups. The employee must be able to work in various temperatures and move around a manufacturing environment and surrounding property. PPE is required as determined by the facility, and travel to other local facilities may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or four years of related work experience, including at least one year in a leading role.
Ability to read and write English.
Willingness and ability 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.
Computer familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in various temperatures and move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.
Ability to use a computer, visually verify information (often in small print), and communicate with customers, vendors, or employees by telephone, in person, and electronically.
May be required to present information to small or large groups.
Must use facility-required personal protective equipment.
May travel to other local facilities.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a food processing organization.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead, communicate with, motivate, and supervise front-line production employees to achieve goals and meet daily production requirements.
Schedule employees, track attendance, review and approve time off, appraise personnel, and monitor work performance.
Collaborate with Human Resources to screen, interview, and hire candidates; administer discipline and recommend performance and compensation actions in accordance with guidelines.
Supervise and coordinate product processing and development activities.
Maintain inventory records and requisition ingredients or supplies as needed to meet delivery schedules.
Evaluate materials and products to maintain organizational standards.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors and departments.
Use production reports to review results against customer requirements and manage throughput, yield, line speeds, and efficiency.
Complete paperwork within established time frames and record-keeping requirements.
Promote a safe work environment and comply with Simmons, OSHA, and applicable government requirements concerning safety, the environment, and food handling and packaging.
Foster continuous improvement, apply LEAN concepts to daily production, improve processes, and identify ways to reduce waste.
Meet or exceed quality, line, department, facility, company, and USDA/FDA guidelines and customer requirements.
Collaborate across Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping, and other functional areas.
Participate in team meetings and the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, policies, and best practices.
Support Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives.