Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift - APC

This position will supervise and coordinate production team members and their work activities, ensuring the safe production of a quality product processed in accordance with mandated and established company procedures.

• Analyze forecast and plan production objectives.
• Coordinate production area workflow including:
• The unloading and blending raw products.
• Packaging the raw product.
• Maximize production efficiencies and machine utilization.
• Troubleshoot the production process including:
• Assist maintenance/utility person with repairs on equipment/machinery breakdowns or notify appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services.
• Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention.
• Document and understand required data to control production processes.
• Assist in the development and updating of standard operating procedures.
• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.
• Monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.

• Provide safety training, including all mandated sanitary policies and regulations, according to established procedures.
• Conducts and provides quality and production training for production personnel.
• Coach team members in areas identified as weaknesses on the performance review.

• Responsible for the discipline of production personnel according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean production area for safe working conditions.
• Provide Plant Superintendent with input for hiring production personnel and work performance evaluations.
• Assist with team member performance evaluations.
• Attend all Supervisory and Safety meetings at the designated times.
• Comply with and ensure team member compliance with APC's Respectful Work Environment policy
• Utility Supervisor will cover for the absence of the Production Supervisor or qualified personnel.
• Environment policies as well as all other company policies.

• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment/machinery and perform repairs.
• Specific knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
• Ability to operate and train personnel on equipment and machinery used in the processing of product.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities
• Ability to monitor the production processes, anticipate production concerns and make effective decisions while striving for continuity of the production process.
• Ability to work in a team environment and implement continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to maintain good employee work ethic and provide a positive attitude among employees.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze, forecast, and plan production objectives.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• General knowledge of OSHA standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with Proliant personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business related contacts.
• Ability to adhere to USDA, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance recordkeeping requirements.
• Proficiency with the computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of dryer operation and membrane filtration processes.
• Knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant.
• Ability to operate forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as needed.
• Ability to operate company vehicles as required.
• Ability to change bags in the bag house.
• Ability to assist in other work related areas as requested.

• Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

• Occasional = 0% - 33%
• Frequent = 34% - 66%
• Continuous = 67% - 100%
• N/A = Not Applicable

• Standing
  - Frequent
• Sitting
  - Occasional
• Walking
  - Continuous
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
  - Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder
  - Frequent
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional

• Unprotected Heights
  - Occasional
• Protected Heights
  - Frequent

• Lifting Weights from 0 to 55 Pounds
  - Occasional

• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
  - Occasional
• Weighing from 0 to 500 Pounds

• Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment
  - Frequent
• Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
• Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery
  - Frequent

• Hand Movements:
• Recording Data
  - Occasional
• Operating Office Equipment
  - Occasional
• Operating Computer
  - Occasional
• Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
• Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
• Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

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