Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Shift: 10:45pm - 7:00am

Job Purpose:

Manage shift operation of facility, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety.

Essential Functions:

* Execute production schedule to meet customer orders and ensure quality and food safety standards are maintained

* Establish employee schedule and coordinate work of production associates to achieve plant goals/metrics

* Continually train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees

* Utilize performance measurement systems to provide feedback to direct reports in areas of productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety

* Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, GMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance

* Operate within the Production labor budget; report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety

* Manage equipment downtime according to issue, saving as much product as possible

* Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure deficiencies noted during the audit are addressed

* Maintain safe working conditions

* Work with Human Resources regarding personnel and performance issues

* Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies):

* Degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience

* 2-5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required

* SQF, BRC, or AIB certification knowledge desired

* Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office

* Strong leadership and team-building skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to think critically and solve complex problems

* Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

* Self-directed with the ability to work without close supervision

3rd shift - 10:45 pm to 7 am