What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor- Operations position at Adams Grain Co?
Job Purpose Summary:
The Production Supervisor has primary responsibility for overseeing Commodity loading and unloading. Constantly
managing multiple priorities throughout plant operations with the emphasis on product quality, on time delivery, production efficiency, industrial and food safety. Provide hands-on supervision and assist with the management of day- to- day operation of the facility. Demonstrate team leadership through coaching, directing and training team members.
Food Safety Policy:
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Oversee efficiency of operational processes for all job functions.
- Research methods to improve operations and reduce costs
- Supervise and train employees
- Minimizes waste and cost and ensures conformance to safety and quality standards
- Ensure adherence to Company policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Keep track of group attendance on a daily basis; identifies non-conformance and makes corrections as necessary.
- ensures productivity schedule timelines are met and adapts to changing schedules and work hours.
- Set the direction relative to manufacturing goals in order to meet production needs and expectations.
- Determine and communicate the direction relative to housekeeping and safety practices.
- Monitor and limit overtime and report overtime use to Plant Manager.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or equivalent manufacturing experience or 3 years of Production/Manufacturing and Personnel Supervision experience
- Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
- Ability to learn specialized software (NAV) related to departmental operations including shipping/tracking;
- Excellent communication skills
Position Requirements:
- Have or willing to lead the Confined Space/Recue Team.
- Have or willing to obtain a Qualified Applicator License from Department of Pesticide Regulations
- Have or willing to obtain HACCP Certification
- Hands-on experience implementing operational processes.
- Ability to multi-task between assignments and prioritize workload.
- Knowledge of operational principles and policies.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be detail oriented and maintain a clean/organized production area at all times
- Must be able to work on your feet for 8 hours a day including bending, reaching, climbing, etc.
- Must be willing to cross over in other departments or facilities as needed
