Production Supervisor 1st Shift
The company is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee the daily operations of the production and packaging facility, ensuring efficient production, waste control, and compliance with food safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing staff, controlling labor costs, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
– Implement the production schedule to meet customer orders and uphold quality and food safety standards
– Create employee schedules and coordinate the work of production associates to meet plant goals
– Provide ongoing training, coaching, and supervision for new and current employees
– Use performance measurement systems to give feedback to direct reports on productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety
– Enforce attendance, job expectations, productivity metrics, and standard operating procedure compliance
– Operate within the production labor budget and report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety
– Manage equipment downtime to minimize product loss
– Participate in pre-operation audits and address any identified deficiencies
– Maintain safe working conditions and collaborate with Human Resources on personnel and performance issues
– Support food safety programs and ensure the quality and legality of manufactured products
– Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
– Degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
– 2–5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required
– Knowledge of BRC, SQF, or AIB certification is desired
– Proficiency in warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
– Strong leadership, team-building, verbal and written communication skills
– Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
– Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
– Self-directed with the ability to work independently
Overall, the ideal candidate should have a strong background in production management, a focus on food safety, and the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve operational excellence.