Production Supervisor

ResponsibilitiesProductivity/Quality All Hourly Production EmployeesEnsure production lines are running efficientlyMust be actively working with a continuous improvement mindsetMaintaining product quality parametersPlanning / OrganizingSafety & SanitationDaily housekeeping for the shiftAssurance of compliance with plant Good Manufacturing ProcessesSafety AuditsResponsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirementsResponsible to report food safety and quality issues to managementProject WorkTimely completion for objectivesDaily Production, Operating and Efficiency ReportsLine Start Ups & Shut DownsEmployee TrainingShift employeesEvaluationsSafetyRetentionQualificationsEducation & Experience4 year degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science, Management Supervision, FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization)3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred1-2 years Supervisory experienceComputer proficient – MS OfficeTechnical knowledge of food related equipmentMust possess excellent leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading othersKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent Communication skills – written & verbalMust be an independent thinking with the ability to make decisions quicklyMust have a sense of urgency coupled with the ability to proactively solve problemsMust display initiative and ingenuityOn the job training regarding Training by HACCP CoordinatorStrivingTeamworkOrderPhysical Requirements & Working ConditionsTo perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:Sitting- to complete a task at lower levelsStanding- to complete most all tasksWalkingClimbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipmentReaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolboxKneeling- to perform work activities at low levelsCrawling- to perform work activities under equipmentSquattingBending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machineTwisting- to perform work activitiesPinch- to use tools, to manipulate wiresGrasping/handling- using tools, manipulating partsAvailable to work a flexible work scheduleMust be able to lift/carry boxes of product componentsMust be able to tolerate a warm climate working environmentMust wear appropriate safety and GMP gear in designated areas of the plantAble to walk and/or stand on concrete floors for long periods of timeAble to ambulate hands and fingers to operate necessary equipment for the position, which includes a telephone, computer, radio, etc.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect: All hourly production employeesIndirect: None