Production Supervisor

General Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide principled leadership and support for company growth and improvements, while supporting employees to ensure standard operating procedures, GMP's/SQF, quality and CI programs are understood and followed while supervising and leading the operations of all departments within the facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements to produce safe quality food
• Supervise all dryer functions, plant personal, and associated activities
• Ability to trouble shoot production and equipment problems
• Train and monitor employees on safety, chemical safety, and cleaning procedures
• Champion a continuous improvement culture at the facility
• Drive continuous improvement programs such as 5S, Kaizens, Poke Yoke, and Idea Funnel
• Monitor and document waste and resources to improve cost and quality
• Reviews general status of production schedules to ensure that schedules are being met, and if necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through production areas
• Determine correct operating parameters for product being produced and review with Plant Manager
• Coach, assist, and develop team leaders for success
• Assure smooth operation and communications between team leaders and production employees
• Monitor and drive the Food Safety Plan
• Assist QC in maintaining required sanitation and quality levels
• Assist management in maintaining regular audits (USDA, AIB, etc)
• Monitor and drive the plant safety. Participate in any safety programs. Investigate fully any accidents or near misses
• Responsible to work with Maintenance to conduct preventive maintenance and repairs to any plant equipment
• Assist Lab and warehouse departments as needed
• Complete required duties in SAP, Kronos, and other plant recording programs

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to coordinate several projects at once
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Problem solving and follow through
• Promote a safe work culture
• Some knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans