What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Production Supervisor-TMV position at FPL FOOD, LLC?
It's Never a Dull Day at FPL! Come join the exciting and rewarding world of beef processing at the number one family-owned processor of fresh beef products and ground beef selections in the Southeast, FPL Food, LLC. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits including free basic life insurance, 401k match, service awards, paid time off, discounted beef, and an enjoyable place to work!
We are seeking a qualified Production Supervisors to work first shift (Schedule: M-F with occasional weekend, 5:30AM-3:30 PM or until end of production) for our Thomasville, Georgia Further Processing Facility.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for shift production operations. Responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment free of all recognizable hazards. Understand and adhere to policies related to safety and assure others do the same. Coach, train and instruct employees on how to consistently produce a quality product, while eliminating waste. Monitor performances based on expectations. Relay information daily to Production Manager and other supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees assigned processing activities, keeping consistent with our quality standards, federal and state regulations. Also responsible for maintaining and meeting the criteria set by customers and FPL Food in relationship to our current GMP and HACCP standards.
- Facilitate, develop and evaluate employees in assigned areas to make sure that our standard operating procedures are being followed in a safe and consistent manner. Train and coach employees as needed.
- Maintain manpower documentation including assuring time and attendance is kept up to date daily.
- Maintain the consistent flow of processing raw materials to produce maximum efficiency, quality, and throughput. Investigate and monitor production problems to help reduce and/or eliminate waste.
- Responsible for making sure that all employees adhere to plant policies, procedures, work rules and safety standards. Keep lines of communication open with the Human Resource Department concerning policies to ensure guidelines are being met.
- Responsible to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees and to work closely with the Safety Department to help audit and eliminate any unsafe hazards in the work area.
- Lead or participate in process improvement through the use of Six Sigma and project management as needed
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Business Management, Food Science
Experience
Two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility of monitoring employee time in Kronos or similar timekeeping system.
Bachelor's degree and leadership experience while in college may substitute for the two years supervisory experience.
Special Skills, Competencies, & Other Qualifications
1. Must Demonstrate: Recognized leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent communication, written and oral, and customer service relationship skills.
3. Working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
4. Intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Word and Excel.
The Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of employees assigned to this position.