Production Supervisor

Job Location: Edgerton, KS

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor will oversee all daily operations of the entire processing and packaging on the production floor for their designated shift. This person will direct the employees to ensure procedures are followed and drive the operation to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Opportunity to work on projects and assist with operational needs.

Job Duties Include

• Follow all SOP’s and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality.
• Utilizing productivity software to ensure accurate and timely production tracking.
• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations and effectively stay up to date on all Food Safety Management Plans and Safety Programs.
• Plan, organize, direct and run day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Be responsible for production output and product quality.
• Maintain effective communication to lead and direct the team leads and production floor.
• Coach team members, complete disciplinary action, when necessary, conduct performance reviews and assist in interviewing and selecting new team members
• Understand all equipment and systems and ensure it is kept in pristine condition.
• Manage inventory onsite at a high level of accuracy for raw materials and finished products.
• Minimize and manage all waste points throughout the process
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community to present a professional image.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or GED required
• Technical expertise or familiarity with industry standard equipment
• Knowledge of safety (OSHA), quality (FDA), productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer program knowledge including Microsoft Office and ERP systems, SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management.
• Team building, decision making and people management skills

• Ability to lift 45 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to bend, twist and stand on your feet for an entire shift.
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
 
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.  

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