Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Management Little Falls, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $28.00 Hourly

This position is responsible for entire manufacturing plant shift operations, quality and supervision of our freeze dry manufacturing facility located in Little Falls, MN.

• Oversee and direct shift manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing activities to ensure the Company is meeting required production, food safety, quality, workplace safety, and customer commitments.
• Review production schedules with Plant Coordinator and execute efficient execution of production schedule.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with production and quality standards.
• Provide feedback and suggested improvements regarding production, quality, safety, and overall efficiencies to Plant Manager.
• Work with Plant Manager to implement cost effective system to control operating expenses.
• Ensure manufacturing processes result in accurate real-time inventory.
• Collaborate with corporate inventory accounting, quality, and management as required.
• Assist Plant Manager in providing leadership for shift team member relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development with a positive demeanor, openness, taking personal accountability, and having a team and growth mindset approach.
• Responsible for the plant & equipment during shift.
• Maintain manufacturing facilities working with Maintenance and Safety Manager’s, through preventative maintenance, audits, and continuous improvement exercises.
• Direct shift employees as necessary for facility and equipment maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Understand all positions within the lines and be able to step in as needed to fill a role.
• Be forklift certified and train as necessary new employees as needed.
• Responsible for managing the food safety and quality during shift.
• Work closely with Quality Manager and Plant Manager to jointly deliver cohesiveness and unity between production and quality.
• Lead a 5S culture ensuring an organized, clean, and audit ready manufacturing facility.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with overall quality standards, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure product quality is within quality specifications.
• Lead the shift teams in adherence of food safety programs and processes within the facility.
• Ensure a team environment where cross training is encouraged and celebrated.
• Ensure ability to manage, know and do all positions within the plant from raw side to finished side.

• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference for a secondary technical degree or equivalent.
• 1 year Supervisory experience preferred.
• 2 + years of working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Good knowledge of current food quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Self-motivated and proven ability to lead.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with a growth mindset and positive approach.
• Excellent analytical skills and a natural problem solver.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate to change.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Forklift Certified or willing to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance,…