Production Supervisor

Position Description

The Production Supervisor will drive production/manufacturing results through ownership and accountability; ensure budgeted performance is reached on all lines; meet line performance objectives including changeover objectives; maintain washouts to required timelines; limit downtime. This position will work with maintenance to ensure appropriate operations/maintenance "handshakes", PM program adherence, training/knowledge sharing; communicate and redirect maintenance efforts to meet quality and productivity goals. Develop and implement systems to improve production efficiencies that are sustainable and repeatable.

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Conduct daily meetings as required with shift leads to identify and resolve issues.
• Draft and post weekly employee schedules based on production requirements and communicate with the department manager regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
• Collaborate closely with all departments to improve quality, drive efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Operational knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.
• Following standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements, perform and provide training on how to perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist that could damage equipment or product.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, SOP’s, and effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Conduct required GEMBA walks through the plant.
• Perform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.
• Facilitates and/or provides training and cross training to assure production schedules are met within budget, product specifications, quality requirements and safety standards.
• May be designated to oversee a specific plant area, such as blow molding.

• Experience in a fast-moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Must be available for shift work.
• Continuous Improvement
  - Commitment to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, implementation of lean manufacturing principles or other improvement methodologies, encouragement of feedback from team members to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshooting – Proficiency in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety and Compliance
  - Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, enforcement of safety protocols and training of team members on safety measures, understanding of regulatory requirements related to manufacturing operations. Timely and accurately completes monthly Alchemy training.
• Communication…