Production SupervisorCompany OverviewA growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead shift operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and team performance while ensuring production schedules are achieved efficiently.
Position Summary- Lead and
coordinate production personnel across multiple manufacturing lines to
achieve daily production targets.
- Maintain
communication with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Leadership teams
to minimize downtime and schedule disruptions.
- Ensure compliance
with food safety, GMP, quality, and workplace safety standards throughout
the shift.
Key Responsibilities- Direct staffing,
production scheduling, material availability, and line startup activities
to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitor production
performance, product quality, equipment effectiveness, downtime, and
inventory usage while meeting throughput goals.
- Oversee employee
training, attendance, performance management, reporting, and compliance
with company policies and procedures.
Leadership & Operational Responsibilities- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges and implement
continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review production
metrics, labor utilization, and operational reports to drive efficiency
and cost control.
- Support a culture
of accountability, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence across all
shift personnel.
Qualifications- Strong leadership
experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food,
beverage, bakery, or consumer packaged goods operations.
- Demonstrated
ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and effectively
communicate with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems; experience with workforce scheduling and performance management preferred.
Education & Experience- Associate degree
preferred; equivalent combination of education and manufacturing
leadership experience will be considered.
- 1-3 years of
supervisory experience in food manufacturing or a related production
environment preferred.
- Experience leading
teams in a high-speed manufacturing setting with responsibility for safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
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