Supervisor, Production (Float) (34757)

Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Our role of the Supervisor is to supervise the production line workers. They are responsible for the routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of Line Workers in assignments as required for the day.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

The qualified individual should have previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment and should have the people and operational skills to ensure that production runs smoothly. The successful candidate should be a strong people manager and should have strong organizational skills to ensure that production levels and quality meet the expected standards.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor day-to-day production to ensure that performance and quality standards are achieved. 

• Create daily work schedules to ensure that lines are sufficiently manned. 

• Lead a team to produce high-quality items at a pace that meets labor-set and yield-set standards. 

• Oversee employee performance, providing guidance and support and identifying development needs.    

• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure on-time and smooth start-up. 

• Monitor inventory and coordinate the materials required to accomplish the daily schedule.  

• Maintain and improve production processes. 

• Perform analysis to ensure compliance with customer specifications while maintaining the AOP. 

• Ensure that all checks and documentation are completed, performing regular quality and safety audits.   

• Liaise as necessary with maintenance to ensure that machines are kept running at an optimum level.  

• Manage day-to-day issues that arise.  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

NOTE:  This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

NOTE: This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.

The Ideal Candidate will have the Following Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and succeed within a competitive environment.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
• Strong computer skills are necessary including Outlook.
• Must have the ability to look up standard Excel documents.
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Must be able to work 10-hour shifts, 5 days per week.
• Availability to work Saturdays as needed.
• Flexible to work between 1st and 2nd shifts; must be able to support off-shift assignments for 2 to 4 months at a time, or as business needs require.