Entry Level Production Supervisor | Second Shift

Responsibilities

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished product using ERP software
• Manage employees by training, coaching, counseling and disciplining in a union environment
• Complete administrative and operational paperwork to comply with USDA and FDA regulatory requirements; knowledge of SOPs, HACCP and GMP policies and programs
• Use analytical skills to monitor production output and check for compliance to specifications
• Submit reports on performance and progress
• Employ critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements
• Ensure the safe use and operation of equipment and call for repairs if necessary

• Must arrive to work prior to scheduled start time
• Must be dressed in proper uniform and PPE before reporting to duty
• Participate in scheduled meetings and training programs
• Adhere to company’s attendance policies

• Must be physically capable to work in current refrigerated environment conditions
• Must be capable to work on the production floor
• Must be capable to work the specified shift hours
• Must be capable of lifting the minimum weight of 30 pounds

• Ability to cooperate with supervisor
• Accept constructive criticism with an open mind
• Develop spirit of cooperation with coworkers and employees

• Seek guidance of supervisor if in doubt of any circumstance or problem
• Communicate with employees to promote efficiency and meet production and safety goals
• Directly contact supervisor an hour prior to start time if unable to work a scheduled shift
• Contact maintenance personnel when minor repairs to equipment are required
• Contact maintenance personnel and supervisor when major repairs to equipment are required

• Commit to obtaining knowledge of company’s sanitation procedures and inspection process
• Qualify and comply with company’s forklift training and operation policies
• Commit to obtaining knowledge of finished product specifications
• Commit to obtaining a working knowledge of all production equipment in department
• Understand and implement safety procedures and policies

• Rain suits; aprons; gloves; boots; eye protection; knives; scarabs; hooks; steels; steel mesh gloves and others

This job description is a general outline of duties for 2nd shift and is subject to change at the discretion of the Operations Manager and Vice President of Production. This is a supervisory position. This position must be performed on site.