What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at KCO Resource Management?
We’re looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a growing and established food & beverage manufacturing company. In this role, you will work closely with the production, maintenance and quality control teams to produce products both efficiently and safely. The Production Supervisor will provide direction and support to the production team, ensuring optimal performance across operations. Location: 20min outside Visalia, CA Job Responsibilities:Lead and enforce safety programs through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives. Work with the Production Manager to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety, and employee engagement objectives.Assure production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Train and develop team members through mentoring/coaching. Partner with the production manager and HR on employee and labor relations issues. Work collaboratively with team members and other departments, assisting in tasks, meetings, and audit preparation to accomplish organizational goals.Ensure all work is performed safely, maintaining a clean environment and following safety protocols to minimize hazards.Maintain effectiveness during changes in work tasks or assignments, adapting to new structures and requirements.Manage time and resources effectively to ensure work is completed efficiently.Maintain consistent attendance and complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Required Skills/Qualifications:3 years in Food or Beverage Manufacturing required2 years of experience leading, mentoring and/or delegating work to others in a manufacturing facility is requiredMust be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift including days and nights.Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, and retain a large team of hourly associatesStrong leadership, communication, and listening skills with a proven attendance recordAbility to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior managementProficient computer knowledge with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems.