2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Job description:

PURPOSE

To provide leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitates and executes the production departments action plans. Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems.Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility. Performs all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives. Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements under the companys system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines.
• Scheduling of personnel to include training, call-outs, and Temporary employees.
• Coordinate reprocess, including maintaining records for reprocess.
• Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets.
• Updates and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports.
• Collect, verify, and file the production checklists.
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers.
• Implement the production plan for the shift.
• Ensure that the current production schedule is being followed by team.
• Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available.
• Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues.
• Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents).
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per the managers instruction.
• Manage GMP guidelines at all times.
• Participate in projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility.
• Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation.
• Support Plants Safety Initiatives and Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

COMPETENCIES

• Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company.
• Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed.
• Self-motivated; has accurate sel-insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented; maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow-up and organizational skills.

DIMENSIONS

• Generally manages production lines within the plant environment.
• Coordinates with partners in safety, quality, maintenance, and warehouse.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This Premier Food Manufacturer recently was added to a massive player's portfolio within the big brand food industry with tremendous upside in terms of growth.

High visibility with the senior corporate structure and lots of room to be a key player in the ongoing growth of the firm

Excellent Benefit package