Production Supervisor - Le Center, Minnesota

Annual Salary $70,000-$80,000 (Dependant on Experience) Extensive Benefits

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor? Do you have experience achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and motivational objectives (SQDCM) through both individual and team contributions? Are you prepared to take your career to new heights?

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to join our team based in Le Center, Minnesota.

This position is for our 2nd shift, those hours are Monday-Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with some trainings occurring on Fridays.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and is directly responsible for the day-to-day production and/or packaging operations. This individual will be responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and motivational objectives (SQDCM) through both individual and team contributions and collaboration with fellow team members. In addition, this individual will continuously monitor line performance, quality, costs, and safety to ensure that they are within standard, and initiate corrective and preventive actions when standards are not met. The Production Supervisor provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments. The Production Supervisor will lead and contribute to on-going Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with Employees, Supervisors and Managers on a daily basis to resolve technical problems, scheduling conflicts, equipment issues and employee concerns. The emphasis is to open communication networks, share ideas while working with continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure that the training of hourly employees, as it relates to their specific job functions, is being performed (including Buddy System).
• Ensure that all standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring and enforcing a safe work environment for all employees.
• Properly guide employees to be efficient without sacrificing safety and quality.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed.
• Plan and coordinate daily production by placing workers effectively, utilizing place sheets/play books.
• Communicate necessary information to other departments to ensure efficient production.
• Ensure area and equipment is sanitized properly.
• Track daily attendance using Kronos Timekeeper program.
• Hold training meetings daily/weekly for safety, GMPs and new procedures or processes.
• Complete employee reviews when applicable.
• Review and complete product job jackets.
• Complete shift summary and email to factory personnel.
• Conduct hourly line checks and administer expectations.

Qualifications:

• College Degree (preferred)
• 2-3 years of Supervisory or leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills necessary
• Detail Oriented
• Competent in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of basic CI tools and lean manufacturing principles a plus
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish (preferred)

Reporting lines

• The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager.

Location and Travel

The role is based in Le Center, Minnesota.

Please contact Chris Nevin at Elite Talent Strategy on (224) 888 4820 or email on cnevin@elitetalentstrategy.com for more information and we will contact you directly.

Please note that this is just one of a number of roles currently being recruited by Elite Talent Strategy, many are not advertised for confidentiality reasons, so if you are considering new opportunities, please send your CV across and one of our specialist consultants will contact you to discuss suitable positions.