Bilingual Supervisor Production

Our Mission Foods facility in Goldsboro NC is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to proudly work at this facility. The Production Supervisor directs, plans, controls and monitors the overall operation of the production department lines under the direct supervision of the Department Manager. The ideal candidate will provide direct supervision of a team of up to 35 employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures that all processing activities are in conformance with product specifications and GMP’s
• Verify, control, and assure that all production parameters are within the planned budget.
• Serve as a liaison between Department Managers and Hourly Employees.
• Schedule work assignments, vacations, and days off for the Hourly Employees.
• Verifies labor hours and payroll report accuracy.
• Responsible for assessing the needs and provide training to employees and document training.
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety and quality sessions as required and keep adequate documented records.
• Resolve team conflict and issue documented disciplinary actions and recognition.
• Set specific and measurable goals for the department’s continuous improvement.
• Follow and direct company regulations.
• Accountable for ensuring that all safety policies and regulations are enforced
• Responsible for safety training, enforcement of safety rules/policies as well as drug control policy.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 3 years of production experience in a manufacturing plant required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in production required.

• Experience in manufacturing supervisory role with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Able to perform simple analysis
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for long periods of time
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Be able to lift to 50lbs

The Production Supervisor ensures the plant operates smoothly, safely and efficiently to produce a quality product that meets the needs of the customer under the direct supervision of the Production Manager.

Supervises daily production team by confirming, delegating, coordinating and informing employees of the processing of orders as well as departmental work scheduling.

Works with team to produce all orders while maintaining or exceeding departmental KPIs (e.g., waste, moistures, efficiencies, downtime, line speed, over weights, etc.) & meeting customer and company specifications.

Ensures all quality specifications are followed and issues corrective actions on non-conforming product

Effectively communicate company, plant, and department priorities across all levels.

Communicates any issues during the shift, across all levels, as appropriate (e.g., production orders, safety hazards, etc.).

Verifies controls and ensures all production parameters are within planned budget.

Responsible for performing shift reports in a timely manner according to with work instruction.

Conducts monthly safety and quality session as required and keep adequate records.

Performs and documents daily Supervision Audits.

Enforce company, plant, and departmental policies and procedures and work instructions including but not limited to safety policies, GMP's, HAACP standards, AIB standards.

Hires, trains, counsels, monitors work, assigns work, disciplines, and terminates employees.

Orients new employees and trains on department-related activities.

Reports injuries and illnesses within 24 hours and perform analysis/investigations within 24 hours.

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