3rd Shift - Press Floor Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title:                   Press Supervisor        

Employment Type:   Full Time

Department:              Press Department

Reports To:               Production Manager

Back-up:                    Press Supervisor Backup

Working Hours:        Monday - Thursday 6:30pm – 5:30am

Location:                   TPT Plant

FLSA:                         Hourly

Overall Focus:

The Shift Supervisor is a full-time supervisory position. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the following duties. The Shift Supervisor must be able to follow a schedule and team build. Must be fluent with Office programs such as Excel and Word. The Shift Supervisor must have superb communication skills (oral, verbal, and written communication skills). Responsible for tracking and reporting time and attendance daily. Must be able to mentor, coach, lead, supervise and discipline a shift usually greater than 20 employees in size. The Shift Supervisor must perform periodic employee reviews. The shift supervisor must be able to attend weekly meetings and periodic training, some of which may be held at off-site locations. The Shift Supervisor must be mechanically inclined and able to problem solve and lead others in a fast-paced work environment. The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows on all lines while safely producing a high-quality product in the most efficient way possible. The Packaging Supervisor must organize, lead and supervise production employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals. Communicate and follow-up effectively. Delegate responsibilities as needed and maintain accurate records and employee files. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function. All employees shall perform as directed by their supervisor or management team.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Daily start of shift meetings
• Discuss previous days rates
• Talk about the day to come
• Quality first mentality
• Production focus
• Meet the production schedule including production balances
• Accountable for safe work practices
• Improve efficiency by reducing down-time
• How can we improve our current process?
• Be a hands-on visual presence (MBWA)
• Ensure all employees are following GMP’s and making Quota Rates
• Track and schedule Time and Attendance
• Effectively Lead, Coach, mentor and carry out disciplinary action when necessary
• Fill out shift reports and able to track and inform others of shift performance

Qualifications – Knowledge and skills necessary to meet organizational objectives

• Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Knowledge and Skills:

• Live by Targeted Pet Treats Values
• Assume responsibility for self/team improvement
• Participate in the improvement//problem solving process
• Show up to work on time
• Dress appropriately
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Take breaks of appropriate length and frequency
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Verbal and math skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Time management skills – develop and adhere to a schedule
• Willing to work weekends
• Keeps work areas clean and neat
• Judgment/decision making skills
• Communication/Listening skills
• Ability to learn and teach in a fast-paced environment
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Track a full shift’s time and attendance on a weekly basis

Core Competencies                                                                                                                          

• Insightfulness
• Ability to identify key issues and relationships based on information being communicated by a variety of resources
• Making decisions based on logical assumptions combined with factual information while keeping the organizational values and goals in mind
• Passion
• Be a brand and company evangelist
• Collaboration
• Working and communicating appropriately and effectively across roles and departments
• Customer Intimate
• Understanding and exceeding the customer's needs and expectations, both externally and internally
• Candor
• Ability to use, understand, and learn from unreserved, honest conversations with other individuals, while still respecting all those involved in the dialogue
• Open, forthright communication that stimulates debate and new ideas among a group, as well as with yourself
• Integrity
• Does what they say they are going to do
• Instills trust through actions and behaviors
• Change Agent
• Can adjust to a new environment quickly
• Accountable
• Approachable

Job Related Competencies                                      

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Auditing preparation and guidance
• Quality System standards, including GMP requirements
• Good decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and delegation skills

• Complete and understand positions training documents
• Good Manufacturing Practices shall be followed at all times
• Lead by example
• Start shift 30 minutes early to give employees assignments and ready machines
• Completes all required paperwork/inspections completely in a timely manner
• Fully understand department Story Boards
• Fill, seal, date, case and palletize product in accordance with customer requirements
• Understands and completes proper sku change/end of shift cleaning
• Champions Food Safety, HACCP and SQF

• Excellent communication and delegation skills

Physical Requirements

(Necessary to perform essential functions of job with or without an accommodation)

• Maneuver through tight spaces
• Lift 25 lbs. over their head
• Pull/Maneuver pallet jack with up to 2,000 pound loads
• Carry items of 55-80 pounds in weight from one place to another
• Stack 60 pounds repetitiously
• Must be able to work with Soy.
• Must be able to distinguish colors