Production Supervisor

Position: Day Shift Production Supervisor

Supervisor: Production Superintendent - Packaging

Back-up (if applicable): Production Lead

Job Summary:

Supervise the line operators and packaging operators, oversee the production process, including the supervision of the operation of the packaging machines, verifying that product is accepted and supplies are loaded properly into the machine, monitoring the packaging process and ensuring quality and safety in the production process.

Job Responsibilities:

· Daily supervision of the overall packaging process, including supervision of the line operators and overall operation of the packing and labeling machines.

· Supervising the line operators and the packaging operators, handling issues in the manufacturing process and handling personnel issues.

· Ensuring the efficient and effective use of all personnel within the packaging operations.

· Updating all personnel in the packaging department on information to be disseminated on changes to procedures, processes, safety issues or other general information for operations.

· Developing an expert knowledge in the machinery mechanisms and in their operation and assists the line operators with repairs and maintenance as necessary.

· Verifying the quantity of the product received from bulk storage matches the traveler’s report (the amount, type and tracking information of product required for the packaging work order matches the product delivered to the packaging work area).

· Verifying that the product is properly loaded into the machine.

· Observing the machine during production to make sure that the product is being processed through the machine effectively and efficiently, reviewing the final quantities produced and calculating waste/loss of product through the packaging process and explaining discrepancies considered outside the normal range of waste/loss of product.

· Supervising the process to make sure that there is minimal waste/loss of product during the production process.

· Observing personnel packing cases and verifying the process to make sure the proper number of packages are packed in each box.

· Verifying the line operator has checked the raw product for any metal or foreign objects, and following prescribed procedures if any abnormalities are identified.

· Verifying weights of raw product and ensuring proper weights in packages produced.

· Verifying ingredients loaded into the packing machines matches the ingredients on the production work order and on the bags loaded into the packaging machines.

· Verifying the number of cases produced matches the work order traveler report and that the line operator has designated the count accurately.

· Oversee and assist when required in the maintenance and repair of equipment as necessary.

· Ensure all employees working on the machines are using prescribed safety standards.

· Ensure cleanliness of production area and production machines in compliance with food safety guidelines.

· Verify proper packaging material was used in the packaging process.

· Advises the Plant Manager of those situations that pose a significant risk to the company, product assurance, employee safety and customer satisfaction, based on guidelines provided by the Company.

· All staff must report any known food safety issues to supervisor.

• All staff has the authority to place on hold any products and/or equipment that do not meet Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. food safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Must be punctual and dependable.

· Must be able to work with and manage other personnel.

· Basic understanding of machinery.

· Able to perform basic mathematics operations.

· Must be able to comply with all safety and cleanliness requirements.

Abilities Required:

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

· Ability to climb ladders/steps and work on platforms.

· Ability to work on machinery, handle small tools and assembling/disassembling machinery.

· Ability to drive a forklift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
• Production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000