Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for monitoring the production workflow and adjusting production to meet production schedule targets. Must have the ability to manage a diverse workforce and prepare routine reports to managers and internal/external customers regarding production and employee issues. Must have the ability to make decisions and manage in a deadline motivated production environment.

THIS POSITION IS FOR 2nd SHIFT

Functions:

• Directs the activities of department staff with coordination from other department supervisors, production managers and equipment operators.
• Monitors production to maximize productivity and respond to unusual circumstances to meet production targets.
• Engages shift employees using effective communication skills, coaching skills, good judgment and sound decision making
• Assigns individuals to various workstations and tasks as needed.
• Coaches employees for performance improvement and skill development
• Ensures employees are following GMP’s and safety guidelines.
• Tracks attendance daily and documents all absences that occur in their department.
• Prepares end of shift reports that detail various aspects and statistics from each production run.
• Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers or disciplinary measures.
• Coordinates, when necessary, with other departments, workflow and production to ensure limited disruption due to equipment malfunction, product supply, etc.
• Plans production loading orders and checks those orders for accuracy.

Education/Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three years working in packaging, meat processing or line manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with USDA, OSHA, HACCP, and GMP is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and to assist with any production problems as needed.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor. Must be able to exert 10-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 15 pounds of force frequently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person