Position Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising production floor employees. They will contribute to the success of the organization by driving and supporting employee engagement efforts and ensuring an optimal balance of quality, service and efficiency to provide operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure production activities are performed and completed to effectively optimize production:
Oversee and mentor production associates including delegation of work assignments, prioritization of duties, and scheduling employees.
Evaluate processes and methods, to make appropriate recommendations to continuously improve methods, equipment performance, utilization of people, and quality of product and safety objectives including the completion of all required production paperwork through accountability and coaching.
Address and resolve inquiries and problems regarding production, quality, and work issues.
Ensure all quality standards and procedures are maintained by administrating quality procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, environmental sanitation, food safety, and housekeeping.
Oversee the completion of all production paperwork (records, inventory, sanitation reports, processing charts, etc.)
Ensure safety and training in the workplace:
Participate in safety efforts including attending safety meetings, incident investigations, assisting in root cause analysis and auditing.
Administer company policies and procedures including OSHA and safety.
Schedule and document training of new and present employees.
Schedule and delegate overtime according to the collective bargaining agreement.
Build a culture of operational excellence:
Coordinate all shift activities between shifts to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Manage environmental sanitation programs and assist with regulatory inspections and customer audits.
Review department practices and processes and suggest improvements.
Liaise with other stakeholders to support goals and plans to ensure consistency across all functions.
Coordinating special plant-wide functions such as production planning and/or scheduling, sanitation, safety, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED.
1 year of job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in manufacturing or related field.
3 years of job-related experience.
Job Setting:Regular presence in the workplace is required. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed and participate with an on-call schedule.
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That?s why we?re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area
designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
401(k) Retirement Plan100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
Generous Paid Time OffStart with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
10 Paid HolidaysEnjoy time to rest and recharge
Paid Parental Leave6 weeks fully paid
Health Savings Account (HSA)when you elect the high-deductible health plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Save for medical and dependent care expenses
Life and Disability InsuranceFinancial protection for you and your loved ones
Daily Pay OptionAccess your earnings when you need them
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Free, confidential support for life?s challenges
Referral ProgramEarn rewards for bringing great people to our team
Career Growth OpportunitiesAdvance your skills and your career with us
Don?t meet every single requirement?At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you?re excited about this role but your past experience doesn?t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.