Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

The production supervisor position is responsible for supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions on designated shift.

• →Ensure compliance/reporting requirements in GMP, Food Safety & Food Quality, SOP’s, HACCP, and Human Safety programs through the training, development, performance management and coaching of shift team members
• →Provides a strong floor presence and understanding of the processes adequate to set the example for others to follow
• →Handles day-to-day production documentation, ensures its accuracy and timely input into reporting systems
• →Provides training to shift personnel to make sure all employees have the tools necessary for optimum performance.
• →Champions all safety initiatives within the facility to ensure all safety goals and objectives are met, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
• →Instruct and train employees in safety, ensure duties are performed in accordance with safety regulations, while leading by example ensuring own actions are performed in accordance with safety regulations.
• →Follow coaching/corrective action procedures if employees engage in any unsafe acts
• →Ensures that all products produced meet or exceed customer specifications.
• →Handles routine issues with regards to employee relations
• →Conduct daily start of shift meetings to discuss safety topics, quality concerns, etc.
• →Must help maintain production equipment in good working condition (daily, weekly and monthly PM’s).
• →Ensures the production schedule is maintained with proper level of staffing.
• →Must help reduce the amount of scrap waste within the facility.
• →Help maintain scheduling of production to meet customer needs and maintain the lowest possible labor/overtime costs.
• →Help schedule and maintain appropriate manning level to meet the shifts production requirements.
• →Review and calculate employee timecards weekly.
• →Prepare daily production reports.
• →Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A demonstrated ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in the English and/or Spanish language.
• 5 years previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to multi task, work independently, and have strong demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated experience of being engaged at the floor level and “hands on” approach

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience in the plastics industry a plus
• Knowledge in SQF, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, plant production systems, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems and regulations.