Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

B Shift M-W 6pm-6am M-Th 6pm-6am

Responsible for all production and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate/scheduled shifts and lines.

• Supervise assigned team of employees of 40-70 or more direct reports. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees.
• Also, directly supervise non-supervisory (lead) employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Process a solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
• Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Monitor proper inventory rotation of raw materials and packaging.
• Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production employee's work hours on a daily basis.
• Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action.
• Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
• Responsible for reporting Safety incidents in a timely manner including but not limited to minor safety violations.
• Responsible for updating KPI reports in a timely manner and attend drumbeat/KPI meetings regularly.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Maker's Pride procurement, products, and production processes

Knowledge and experience with SAP

Skill in:
Well-developed influence management skills

Experienced in conflict resolution

Prioritizes work based on short- and long-term objectives

Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization

Well-developed project management skills

Contract review and tracking of contract detail

Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOP's Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control

Personnel and performance management

Experienced in Continuous Improvement and or Lean Manufacturing.

Ability to:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.

Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Write routine reports and correspondence.

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.

Respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees and members of the business community.

Effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.

Teach simple math functions such as add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Proficiency in: MS Office Suite and SAP

(3) Three - (5) Five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with Food and/or Packaging Manufacturing experience a plus.

Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

Proficient in SAP

Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.

Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.

Basic mechanical skills required.

Ability to use hands and fingers.

Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.

Ability to see, hear and talk.

Ability to distinguish…