What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Pero Family Farms Inc.?
Production Supervisor
COMPANY SUMMARY
Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.
As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall success of the team and department with the day-to-day emphasis on managing order production, accuracy, quality, and safety requirements, line training and coaching for optimal line performance and employee fulfillment. Operational expertise development in both products and equipment for exceptional yields throughout line runs and change over.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Enforce all company policies and procedures
- Maintain an efficient and productive line of cooperation and communication with other departments and support group
- Prepare all paperwork required in a neat, legible and timely manner
- Report all employee absences, tardiness, accidents; company rules infractions or job performance problems to the Operation Manager or Personnel Office as assigned. Report mechanical problems immediately to the maintenance department
- Train an assistant to assume all related duties for days off, illness, vacation or out of plant work days
- Meet and maintain company objectives and efficiency standards for: Overtime, Yield, Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Waste, Customer specification
- Maintain a high level of morale in the production room by: Treating employees with respect and addressing them by name, refraining from using harsh language, being fair and impartial when making judgments, recognizing employee achievements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently to constantly standing, walking
- Occasionally to frequently bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling climbing
- Occasionally carrying products 5 pounds to 50 pounds
- Occasionally to frequently repetitive hand motions (i.e..writing)
- High degree of pressure to meet production schedules
- Constant exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
- Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine etc.
- Constant exposures to varying degree of temperature 45 degrees or less.
- Works overtime as required
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience required
- Possess verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in fresh produce and production environment
- Must have own transportation
- Must have a working knowledge of English language
- Basic Mathematical abilities
- Ability to interact across departments
- Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce safety requirements
- Day shift schedule
- Weekend availability
COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
