What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Distant Lands Coffee?
This position is for swing shift (2pm-10:30pm)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Supervisor position is responsible for directing and overseeing roasting and packaging in the Tyler, TX manufacturing facility. Key elements of this position include ensuring predetermined quality and safety standards are met, maintaining cost efficiencies within the department, continual improvement of workflow processes and effective communication.
KEY DUTIES:
- Work with Production Manager and staff to implement/maintain SOPs for all identified activities.
- Understand and participate in scheduling of products runs. Identify areas for improvement to overall efficiency in the roasting and packaging process.
- Reporting on key metrics for roasting and packaging lines.
- Perform new hire trainings (GMP/Safety trainings)
- Verification of employee training status.
- Create and foster a positive, cooperative work environment.
- Support safety by leading kick-off meetings, attending safety meetings and being a safety advocate. Identify and report any safety issues immediately.
- Participate in recruiting, training, and retaining of high performing team members in the department.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance individual and team performance.
- Ensure all sanitation standards are being satisfied, and paperwork is up to date.
- Escalate machine operation issues as needed to Maintenance and/or Production Manager.
- Communicate and work with Production Manager and HR on personnel issues to include reviews and employee counseling.
- Communicate and work with HR on daily time punches and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform audits and/or verification activities as requested by managers.
- Participation in Daily Coffee Tasting & Production Meeting.
POSITION SKILL/COMPETENCY:
- Personal and professional integrity
- Attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and safely
- The ability to meet deadlines
- Able to improve work processes/procedures with suggestions and new ideas
- Lift a minimum of 25 lbs. on a regular basis
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
- Work in an environment where temperatures may vary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, engineering or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline; or equivalent education/experience in the manufacturing field.
- Food/beverage experience required
- Previous experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles preferred.
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION ARE: Packers and Pack Machine Operators
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing Company: 2 years (Preferred)
- Supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24