Job Title: Production Supervisor

Reports to: Operations Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 30-50

Key Internal Partners: Other production supervisors, maintenance supervisors, Technical Services, Quality, Sanitation, Supply Chain

Key External Partners: None

Project Management: Yes

Job Summary:

We are expanding the plant and are looking for FOUR New Production Supervisors. Our plants operate 24/7 with 12 hour shift positions available.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality and performance goals.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide guidance and general direction to Production Leads and other production floor personnel and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
  • Ensure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures
• Meet production goals for assigned workshop and deliver desired results according to deadlines
• Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations. Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule.
• Provide daily production data
  • Analyze daily reports provide feedback in written format

• Effectively manage employees in the workshop
  • Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of employees in assigned workshop
  • Lead daily meetings, or partner with a Production Lead to help them conduct daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to production
  • Plan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
  • Support employee growth and develop competencies
  • Address personnel issues and partner with HR when necessary

• Enforce 6S principles and implement lean manufacturing principles
• Maintain inventory management standards
• All other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Safety (# of recordable incidents), First Time Right, OEE, Yield, and Down Time

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology

SKILLS

• Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
• Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
• Ability to lead root cause analysis events
• Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programs
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)