Responsible and accountable for the shift level coordination and direction of all production activity toward the achievement of maximum efficiency of operations with the assurance of producing quality products.

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred
• Two years prior supervisory experience in manufacturing industry required
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and systematic approach to problem solving is required.
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills and ability to train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Must demonstrate ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex sets of data.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology, highly preferred
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a wet environment. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to nut allergens.

• Supervise, lead, and mentor hourly production employees.
• Provide assistance to Production Manager as it relates to training, improving efficiency of production operations, data evaluation, effective and efficient utilization of equipment and people, and process optimization.
• Prioritize hourly production employee workload, assisting Production Manager in scheduling and assessing performance.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify and implement opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with and enforce all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use and enforce use of all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with supply chain leadership team.
• Partner with all functional departments to ensure meeting business unit and company safety, service, cost, and people goals.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow and enforce all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Wear and enforce wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow and enforce all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.