How you will make history here…
This position is 3rd shift 11p-7a– Sunday through Thursday
Under the direction of the Manager, supervise a line or multiple lines, including the direct supervision of hourly employees, to produce the required volume of products within company standards of quality, cost and safe work procedures. Ensure that employees have all the resources and tools to carry out their job functions safely and efficiently.
Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring, editing, and approving hourly employee timecards and set work schedules. Responsibilities will also include establishing weekly staffing for multiple shifts, overseeing and implementing employee training across multiple shifts, ensuring employee periodic reviews are completed on schedule, and developing employee learning documentation. Supervisor will also be responsible for working with managers, other supervisors, and personnel from other departments to promote a team environment to achieve goals across all shifts. This individual is expected to be a dependable self-starter who has the follow-up skills to produce extraordinary results with integrity while displaying a positive can-do attitude. Supervisor will work in conjunction with Production Coordinator and Processing Tech to ensure positive results on given shift. Duties will also include Weekly Shift Startup support and occasional special projects.
What you will do…
20% - Coordinates the daily activities of operations personnel to effectively manage the flow of production. This includes working toward the pursuit of departmental, plant, and company goals for safety, quality, and cost utilizing lean manufacturing skills. Establishing employee work schedules, weekly scheduling, and employee timecard corrections.
20% - Model company policies and consistently apply to all employees. Coach and discipline employees where appropriate
15% - Analyze cost indicators and make appropriate adjustments to improve 10% - Leads/Participates in team initiatives directed towards achieving operational safety objectives. Monitor accident trends, complete incident reports, and manage transitional work
10% - Consistently inspect and monitor work areas for compliance with food safety regulations and make decisions on disposition of questionable product 5% - Ensure proper and accurate reporting on all production and inventory measures
5% - Coordinate on-the-job training and evaluate skill level achieved for new hires and job transfers. Work with other Front-Line Leaders to ensure employee training is on track. Ensure employees’ probationary reviews are completed in a timely manner.
5% - Train employees in Quality and Safety regulations and ensure compliance with same
5% - Promote teamwork and recognize exceptional performance where appropriate
5% - Manages the operations improvement process by using facilitation and coaching skills.
- Balance production needs with needs of employees
- Promote positive employee relations
- Recommend and administer appropriate disciplinary action up to and including job terminations
- Monitor, advise and manage various production issues including equipment, ingredients, packaging, allergens and crewing needs
- Ability to evaluate daily operations problems in a commonsense manner and make quick decisions that support departmental, plant, and company objectives.
- Must have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills that enhance and promote teamwork and drive positive results.
Who will you work with…
- Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, Logistics, Warehouse
What you will bring to the table… (Must Have)
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
It would be great if you have… (Nice to Have)
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university field is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience previous supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with lean manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma skills preferred
- Years of relevant experience: 2-5 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (Prior experience in food manufacturing/consumer product industry is preferred).
- Knowledge of the basic techniques for conducting meetings and conveying technical information.
- Ability to assess and respond appropriately to critical plant production issues.
- Strong ability to work and coordinate with peers and other business units.
- Ability to provide useful advice or to facilitate discussion with departments regarding future needs or changes.
- Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies, software and hardware components, and anticipate future applicability to support the business’ direction.
- Ability to prepare complex, written reports.
- Ability to assume a leadership role, as needed, as a member and/or leader of project team.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must demonstrate active listening and strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated business savvy. Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Prior MS SharePoint, Kronos and SAP experience is preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment that may operate a 24/7 schedule. Position requires an individual to work different schedules and varying hours.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent business results under demanding timetables.
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