Production Supervisor

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Fair Lawn, NJ, USA
In-Office
73K-109K Annually
Mid level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise and manage production shift operations to meet safety, quality, and output targets. Create schedules, ensure compliance with food safety and GMP practices, troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping, train and develop staff, complete required documentation, and support continuous production goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Production Supervisor will oversee and manage production for all shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards. Responsible for ensuring Safe work practices, Quality specifications are met, and Food Safety/Quality procedures are followed, Developing/Compliance to Standard Work procedures, and adherence to production scheduling/staffing requirements. Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with Processing, Maintenance, Shipping, and Quality departments to provide active leadership in support of Daily Operations to achieve customer service and productivity goals.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

NJ Fair Lawn

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Shifts Available: Rotating 12 Hour Shifts from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Location: 20-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73,000 - $108,900 annually with additional bonus potential.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Leadership in a Manufacturing Environment (Food/Pharma preferred) or equivalent operating experience in dry pasta manufacturing with proven leadership.
 

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Oversees production operations on assigned shift.
•    Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
•    Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
•    Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.
•    Troubleshoots issues that arise.
•    Notifies maintenance department of equipment problems.
•    Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
•    Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Required Skills/Abilities:
•    Must have demonstrated skills with training and developing team members.
•    Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
•    Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.
•    Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, BRC and OSHA requirements is preferred.
•    Ability to manage/resolve conflict is essential.
 

Education and Experience:
•    High school diploma or equivalent required.
•    Prior exceptional work experience with the company preferred.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment (food/pharma preferred) or equivalent dry pasta manufacturing experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrated skills training and developing team members
  • Thorough understanding of or ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery
  • Excellent supervisory, leadership, verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate appropriately, and manage/resolve conflict
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, BRC and OSHA requirements
  • Prior exceptional work experience with the company
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The Company
HQ: Oak Brook, IL
699 Employees

What We Do

We are a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. At our core, we're passionate about creating delicious food that brings people together. We take pride in using only the finest ingredients in our products, from our classic recipes to our innovative new creations. Every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality, and accessibility

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