Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

Location: Forsyth

Job Description

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Job Description

Production Supervisor - Forsyth, MO

SUMMARY:

The production supervisor plays a key leadership role, oversees the daily activities of safety, quality, production, and leads employees in all production procedures during the assigned shift. Supervises and coordinates all Tableting, Tablet Coating, Encapsulation, Sanitation, and Blending operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. Partners with other Shift Supervisors, Department Supervisors, and Department Managers to ensure proper handover of activities, algin workflow, resources, and production priorities.

Serve as a mentor to front-line operators and leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Include, but are not limited to, the following;
Leadership & Operations
Provide managerial, technical, and training leadership across assigned manufacturing units.
Prioritize, schedule, and allocate shift resources to meet daily production requirements and service expectations.
Maintain working knowledge of all production processes, equipment, and systems
Provide daily follow up on production orders scheduled for shipment.
Monitor machine down time and production rates to maintain quality and quantity.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, Kosher, GMP, HACCP).
Promote safety, sanitation, and workplace organization on a daily basis.
Investigate quality, yield, and operational deviations; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Communicate manufacturing, quality, safety, and colleague concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Provide a safe working environment.
Monitor cleanliness and mechanical condition of all production equipment.
Review all paperwork on completed formulas for accuracy.
People Management
Recruit, train, and develop operators; ensure required training and certifications are completed.
Manage employee relations, performance management, payroll accuracy, and employee transactions for direct reports.
Enforce SOPs and company policies and address noncompliance as needed.
Maintain daily accountability of all department members.
Direct work, conduct performance appraisals, reward and/or discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.
Oversee training and cross-training program.
Continuous Improvement & Inventory
Support initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, teamwork, and Inventory Record Accuracy.
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the site.
Assist in development and improvement of methods for monitoring quality of product being manufactured.
Other
Act as lead responder during emergencies or security incidents while on duty.
Open and close the facility
Serves as a back up to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager
Perform other duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT USED:
Encapsulation, Tableting, Tablet Coating, Inspection equipment, and Blending equipment.
Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, material handling equipment, and fork lift.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Previous production and leadership experience
Bachelor's degree preferred or a high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant work experience
High School Diploma/GED required
3+ years of experience in a lead/supervisor role in continuous manufacturing operations
Demonstrated communication, organizational, trouble-shooting, and record keeping skills
Passion for learning and willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
Must have a valid Driver's License.
LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and write professional publications and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information verbally and physically at different levels of comprehension in one-on-one and group situations and to deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.
MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.
Deal with problems involving personnel and mechanical situations.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to apply or quickly acquire basic methods of instruction.
Must be a good communicator and be self-motivated.
Must have the ability to maintain…