Production Supervisor

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St. Louis, MO, USA
In-Office
73K-124K Annually
Senior level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead second-shift production teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. Manage scheduling, training, SAP-driven production processes, downtime tracking, material inventory, rework, corrective actions, GMP/5S compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve line stability and performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
This shift leadership role gives production associates direction in safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitates and executes the production department’s action plans. Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems. Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility. Performs all tasks safely to ensure achievement of Quality, Service, and Cost objectives. Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements. The Production Supervisor will work to naturalize and propagate a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture on the production floor by coaching and facilitating the use of the CI toolsets and standard processes to production employees. Responsible for leveraging team-based problem-solving techniques (e.g., Production floor gembas, 5S, root cause, etc.) to investigate, analyze, identify, and mitigate causes of performance gaps on the production line. Responsible for building associate capability and proficiency in operating and maintaining line equipment with the objective of instilling a sense of “machine ownership” in each associate that will be the foundation of the CI initiative. The Supervisor will be accountable for ensuring that production line associates complete the required training matrix for (his/her) line and machine in a specified time determined by plant management. The Supervisor must be energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable in leading teams, maintaining a sense of urgency in “Making Success Routine” on the production floor, and building the case for CI initiatives focused on enhancing the stability and reliability of the production line.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Schedule: Second Shift, occasional Third Shift

Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis MO 63111

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: $73k -$124k Annually with additional bonus potential

  • Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines using SAP tools.

  • Scheduling of personnel to include training, callouts, and Temporary employees.

  • Maintaining records for reprocess.

  • Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets.

  • Update and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports.

  • Collect, verify, and file the production checklists.

  • Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers.

  • Implement the production plan for the shift.

  • Ensure that the current production schedule is being followed.

  • Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available.

  • Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues.

  • Coordinate the maintenance work order process for Production.

  • Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents).

  • Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per management.

  • Manage GMP/5S guidelines.

  • Participate in projects as assigned.

  • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.

  • Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility.

  • Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation.

  • Develop and deliver presentations as required.

  • Support Plant’s Safety Initiatives and Policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or related field required.

  • Knowledge of SAP preferred.

  • The Supervisor must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, and be able to assimilate, analyze, and interpret data to effectively drive production line performance.

  • Possess effective written and verbal communications skills

  • Effectively lead production employees, communicate goals and objectives

  • Coordinate communication between production floor associates and management

  • The ability to draft reports, develop one-point lessons, and publish written training material

Physical Activity / Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in various locations inside and outside the Plant. Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wetness, heights, dust, moving equipment, vibrations, and vapors. Equipment used includes various pumps, valves, piping, hose, tanks, machinery, computers and associated software, control panel, forklifts, hand tools, copy machine, label makers and any equipment identified in the role. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, slip resistant/safety shoes and hearing protection.

  • Employees must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company.

  • Job tasks may involve:   

    • Lifting up to 55 pounds.

    • Frequent carrying, reaching, bending, crawling, standing and repetitive motion, and working at heights.

    • Employees will be expected to attend safety and GMP training, serve on the facility safety committee if requested and participate in hazard analysis and resolution.

  • Travel to other sites may periodically be required.

We cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.   The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

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

  • Bachelor's degree or related field
  • Experience using SAP (knowledge preferred)
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis
  • Experience leading production employees and supervising shifts
  • Ability to draft reports, one-point lessons, and training materials
  • Knowledge/experience with Continuous Improvement tools (5S, root cause, gemba)
  • Familiarity with GMP and plant safety practices
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 55 pounds
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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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