What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR position at V&V Supremo Foods Inc?
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Identifies solutions to positively improve working conditions and direct/motivate workforce.
Provide and maintain necessary materials, tools & inventory levels for required objectives and work task.
Enforce guidelines for quality and safety. Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines ensuring food safety
Responsible for production schedules, labor utilization and the estimation of worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Makes recommendations for continuous improvements.
Key Activities:
Supervises staff of 18 to 24
Safety
Ensure the monthly training is executed according to plan
Provide and verify the employees are using the right safety tools (PPE) and equipment
Lead by example, safety first and ensure employee ownership
Report any injuries, conduct investigation (root cause analysis) and develop action plan in conjunction with management to prevent it from reoccurrence
Responsible for following and enforcing safety (OSHA) regulations and procedures.
Quality
Responsible for being a resource for all SQF related policy/procedure inquires.
Responsible for reporting any potential food safety issues to Plant Manager and Quality Control Department.
Responsible for maintaining master sanitation schedule and sanitation standard operating procedures and ensuring sanitation needs are met
Meets or exceeds Pasteurized Milk Ordinance standards
Trains/retrains staff on policies/procedures that help ensure SQF adherence and promotes correct food safety related behaviors.
Maintains time and production records, requisitions, and verify product specs
Responsible for complying and enforcing all Safe Quality Food (SQF/HACCP) polices/procedures and requirements.
People
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of production department
Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, recommends improvements in production methods and equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
Manage performance, drive accountability and recognition of employees based on job description/classifications and performance metric (safety, quality, performance, cost)
Ensure CBA’s is followed
Verify and approve schedule hours
Performance/Production
Familiar with cheese manufacturing equipment and food packaging systems
Knowledge of Form-Fill-Seal Vacuum Packaging Machines
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
KPI daily reports (People, Quality, Production, Performance, Cost)
Conduct weekly cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials and finish goods
Order materials based on production schedule and adjust in alignment with Plant Management based on availability
Cost
Ensure quality specs to avoid write off’s
Manage labor hours and overtime below or equal to be on target
Ensure pounds per hour per SKU are meeting or exceeding standards
Minimize waste product, supplies, materials and utilities
Maximize yield and minimize giveaway (overweight)
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Performance Metrics:
Ability to implement SQF standards and meet overall production standards
Production planning and execution under the supervision of Plant Manager
Successful implementation of assigned production projects
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills (Root Cause Analysis).
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Supervisory skills
Basic Math Skills
Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures
Hands-on can-do attitude
Strong people skills with the ability to build working relationships with managers, workforce, and customers.
Effective supervisor and leader in the manufacturing industry
Able to take ownership hold self-accountable, improve the production processes, and increase efficiency.
Spanish and English (written and spoken) preferred
Necessary Experience:
Production experience in the consumer goods industry (prefer food processing & sanitation exp.)
Continuous process / production process improvement knowledge
ERP / MRP knowledge and troubleshooting
OEE experience
Familiar with manufacturing equipment including packaging.
Experience supervising Spanish speaking workforce (18 to 24)
At least 5 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor
BA or BS desired
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000