Plant Supervisor

Description

Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of assigned department; ensure efficient operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of food safety regulations and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
• Implement and sustain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support lean manufacturing goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Validate proper scheduling to maximize line efficiency while minimizing labor costs
• Communicate plan needs of the service groups to the needs of the production area, Including changeovers, preventative maintenance, waste and material needs for the current and following production day
• Communicate and follow up on any quality or safety defects to all levels of the organization for prompt evaluation
• Support and participate in the plant safety process
• Oversee all areas of the plant to ensure SQR standards are being met on all products
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Accountable to Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to team members
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions

Desired Experience

• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience
• Working Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance