Production Supervisor - Atkins

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2nd Shift

Department:
Production

Reports To:

Assistant Plant Manager, Shift Manager or Area Manager

FLSA Status:
Salary, Exempt

Salary Range: (not provided)

This position is responsible for the total operation of the assigned business unit. The position reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager (day shift) or the Shift Manager (night shift). This position is responsible for the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures. This includes providing leads with information, materials, and training;

monitoring records of attendance, payroll, production, safety and ergonomics; TQM, monitoring and promoting new ideas and encouraging the development of ideas from Team Members; overseeing the daily operation of their assigned area or responsibility and analyzing non-routine problems and offering recommendations for solutions to the Assistant Plant Manager or Shift Manager; ensuring compliance with USDA, Federal and State Regulations; maintaining entire operations of their assigned area, including safety, production yields, quality, Team Member relations, turnover and absenteeism, discipline, payroll, staffing and line speeds.

• Direct the work of employees in the production department.
• Review and approve all production schedules.
• Manage overtime to budget.
• Ensure that products are produced in accordance with Twin River Foods/Atkins Prepared Foods quality specifications.
• Set up and maintain efficient production processes.
• Make plant inspections and ensure plant's sanitary condition and operating procedure supports Twin River Foods product quality and food safety standards.
• Review and approve all employment-related actions for production employees.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, GMP, SSOP and HACCP regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that employees work in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Plant Manager or Shift Manager.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the Twin River Foods Quality system.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; BA or BS required.
• 3+ years general experience of poultry production techniques, procedures, product yields and quality, and USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of appropriate federal, state, county, city and institutional regulations regarding food-processing operations.
• Ability to listen and communicate openly.
• Build an inclusive culture.
• Create collaborative relationships/teamwork.
• Demonstrate authenticity to build trust.
• Basic computer skill.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual skills preferred.
• Additional education beyond high school including special training, vocational school, and/or college courses, or equivalent experience.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Plant Manager or Area Manager (Day Shift) or Shift Manager or Area Manager (Night Shift), this position will be in training for a period of one year or until the employee demonstrates satisfactory mastery of all aspects of the position, operations, distribution and all services departments. After the training period, this person will be able to supervise in any area where the facility has a need.

These requirements are not the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any related duties that may be required by their supervisor.