Job Details: Production Supervisor Date: May 18 2022

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* Work with the Production Manager to effectively monitor and maintain cost, quality and environment of the department.
* Supervise employees to meet performance expectations by providing strong leadership, decision-making ability, and performance coaching and counseling.
* Coordinate and monitor scheduling of the personnel to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs; and proactively facilitate job transfers.
* Ensure that production and packaging requirements are fulfilled according to schedule.
* Ensure proper set-up of the process, to include machinery, computers and product schedule.
* Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce employee accidents and injuries by providing safety training and enforcing safety practices/rules at all times.
* Promote Good Manufacturing Practices in order to ensure the quality and integrity of product by providing quality training and enforcing GMP's at all times.
* Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance; determine need for additional training and/or ensure training completion.
* Assume an active role in plant Safety Programs, including leadership of plant Safety Teams
* Communicate effectively with department, plant and company personnel to ensure smooth operation of the process.
* Complete all assigned paperwork, including production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and any other paperwork/documentation deemed necessary.
* Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.
* Values that align with the company culture: Efficiency through simplicity, family environment, ownership and commitment, hands on approach and passion.
* A degree in Operations or Supervisory Management or a similar field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
* Supervisory/leadership experience in a food manufacturing/packaging environment - preferably in the dairy industry.
* Ability to evaluate production/packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals.
* Ability to lead, influence and inspire people, and promote quality, safety, and teamwork.
* Ability to identify, define, and solve problems.
* Ability to evaluate and develop employee skills and abilities in order to better utilize the available work force.
* Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and varied shifts.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
* Strong working knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Manufacturing System, Excel, Word, etc.)
* Strong time management and organizational skills.
1. A degree in Operations or Supervisory Management or a similar field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
2. Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment. Preferably in the dairy industry.
3. Ability to evaluate production and packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals.
4. Salary expectations.