PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

The Production Supervisor has direct responsibility for maintaining quality and safety standards, as well as completing production schedules in the most efficient manner possible. The Production Supervisor trains and provides development for employees and instructs them on the safe operation of production equipment, the maintenance of quality and production standards as well as the importance of following good manufacturing practices. This is a working supervisor position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Accomplishes results by orienting, training, assigning, and coaching employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, evaluating job contributions and developing personal growth opportunities Meets production operational standards by implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; by identifying process improvements and by initiating and fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation within and between departments and shifts Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules when necessary and resolving problems Manages designated operation area within approved guidelines, which include labor, yield, line rates and material use Accountable for the manufacture of safe, wholesome, quality products in the safest and cost effective manner available Responsible for assuring that the product to be produced is accomplished in a timely manner Responsible for insuring that all product specification are followed and that any deviations from those standards are reported immediately to the appropriate individuals and that appropriate and effective action is taken to include the immediate termination of the process or process area affected Inform Management, without delay, of potential problems / obstacles, which may negatively affect production / project schedules and deadlines Detect issues in efficiency and make improvements Meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative performance standards as established by management Has the ability to function under highly stressful conditions and interact cordially with coworkers to accomplish common tasks Effectively communicate safety policies / practices to employees including enforcing safe work practices. Insures that departmental methods and work habits are performed safely and in accordance with good manufacturing practices Ensure compliance with all SQF guidelines (Safe Quality Food), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements, all Food Safety and Food Quality and Food Defense requirements, all HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), as applicable Prepare reports on performance and progress by completing daily shift production reports; calculating yields and recoveries Responsible for obtaining prior approval for additional labor and staff Approves time, absences, and PTO requests in accordance with policy Participates in any and all facility meetings as required Other duties as assigned Job Requirements : To perform this position successfully, the individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. Required Skills & Abilities : Appropriate and effective administration of all personnel safety, food safety, quality procedures and guidelines Ability to accomplish established goals by motivating, fostering teamwork, resolving conflict, coaching, safety management, production planning and manufacturing control planning Willingness and ability to set goals and objectives support and implement continuous improvement in product

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