Production Supervisor

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Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Code: 140017

Department: Operations

Reports to: Production Manager

Prepared By: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Preparation Date: May 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the leadership and guidance of the Production

Manager, the

Production Supervisor will oversee our production operations and ensure

efficiency, quality, and

safety standards are met. Key responsibilities include supervising

production staff, monitoring

workflow, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance

with safety regulations.

The Production Supervisor will play a pivotal role in driving

productivity, optimizing resources, and

fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the plant.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates daily production activities to meet
  
  

production targets and quality

standards.

• Plans and prioritizes production schedules to optimize resources and
  
  

minimize downtime.

• Leads, mentors, and motivates the production team to achieve
  
  

performance goals and maintain a

positive work environment. Trains and cross trains employees on various

production functions.

• Manages production goals including waste, labor, throughput, and
  
  

ensures the appropriate

maintenance of production equipment.

• Ensures the timely initiation of production lines, efficiency of
  
  

changeover, and monitors labor cost.

• Collaborates with other departments, such as maintenance, quality, and
  
  

warehousing, to ensure a

smooth and safe production flow.

• Enforces safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working
  
  

environment for all

employees. Follows all OSHA safety rules.

• Proactively and routinely monitors employee performance, provides
  
  

feedback, and implements

disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes,
  
  

reduce waste, and enhance

productivity.

• Implements and enforces compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
  
  

(GMP), Safe Quality Food

(SQF) guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

• Actively participates in the recruiting process to support hiring
  
  

needs for the department as

necessary.

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• Performs daily recaps and provides corrective action recommendations
  
  

to operations leadership

in areas including but not limited to safety, quality, cleanliness,

yield, and efficiency.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
  
  

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, the Production Supervisor must be

self-motivated, able to problem

solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements

listed below are representative of

the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt
  
  

well to change.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving
  
  

skills.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control
  
  

principles, and safety regulations.

• Proficient with software packages such as JD Edwards, Excel, Word,
  
  

Microsoft Teams, Email,

Internet, and Power Point.

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Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist

Job title: Production Supervisor

Physical Activities

Check all that apply

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or

(C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding,

ramps, poles, and the like.

O

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in

various environments including tight and confined

spaces.

C

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or

sitting for prolonged periods.

C

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one

worksite to another.

C

Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all

directions.

O

Communicating with others to exchange information. C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands

and/or fingers.

C

Operating machinery and/or power tools. O

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. O

Environmental Conditions

Check all that apply

Frequency

Low temperatures. O

High temperatures. O

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. O