Production Supervisor

Job Purpose Manage shift operation of facility, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety.

Essential Functions

• Execute production schedule to meet customer orders and ensure quality and food safety standards are maintained
• Establish employee schedule and coordinate work of production associates to achieve plant goals/metrics
• Continually train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees
• Utilize performance measurement systems to provide feedback to direct reports in areas of productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety
• Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, GMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance
• Operate within the Production labor budget; report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety
• Manage equipment downtime according to issue, saving as much product as possible
• Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure deficiencies noted during the audit are addressed
• Maintain safe working conditions
• Work with Human Resources regarding personnel and performance issues
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
• Degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• 2–5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required
• SQF, BRC, or AIB certification knowledge desired
• Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed with the ability to work without close supervision