Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing!  A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are recruiting a Production Supervisor at Pictsweet's manufacturing facility in Clarksville, AR.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the management of the department during an assigned shift. This role will coordinate departmental activities with other managers and supervisors to ensure production meets budget, scheduling, and quality standards. This is a safety sensitive position. This role ensures all safety systems are in place for the production of quality food products manufactured under clean and safe conditions.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA

• 100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401k with Employer Match

• Vacation days, sick leave, & ten paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensures and monitors all quality and food safety systems are in place for the production of quality products manufactured under clean and safe conditions.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety such as FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, HARPC, DOT, etc.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures and ensures a safe work place.
• Coordinates production scheduling with management, warehouse, quality control, and maintenance personnel.
• Monitors production lines and directs daily production schedule. Visually inspects work areas and production equipment, ensures equipment operates properly, and notifies maintenance if repairs need to be completed.
• Monitors the hourly HACCP checks, ensures compliance with standards and procedures, and takes corrective action; if needed.
• Monitors, trains, and evaluates hourly associates and provides counsel as necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates production performance to ensure performance standards are met. Adjusts product, manpower, and equipment resources as needed.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and accurate on-time production.
• Implements corrective action when process deviations occur in accordance with the facilities HACPP program and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Controls costs, operates within budget parameters, and maintains appropriate production records and statistical reports.
• Communicates frequently with plant management regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.
• Assist in both internal and external food safety audits. Conducts food safety and personnel safety training. 
• Serves on the Emergency Response Team, serves as a first responder to accidents, and participates in all required meetings. 
• Assist in timekeeping and learns appropriate systems to manage associates' time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or three (3) years' experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing or food environment.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Must be able to maintain a high level of alertness and concentration while performing safety-sensitive task.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.
• Must be computer proficient with spreadsheets and word-processing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence, motivate, and lead within a team environment.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods of standing, bending, pulling, walking on hard surfaces, reaching, and lifting.
• Requires repetitive motion with arms and hands.
• Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent attendance is required. 

Physical Environment Factors:

Work in outdoor weather conditions, non-climate controlled areas, and/or a refrigerated packaging environment.