Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager with the day-to-day operations of assigned plant. This person will assist in organizing and scheduling daily workflow, ensuring all recommended safety guidelines are observed by identify safety issue. In addition, this person will use previous Team Development training knowledge and superior communication abilities to assist with the safety training of employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Supervisor plans, organizes, daily activities of the assigned plant.
• Possess mechanical / process aptitude to evaluate equipment / processes and engage maintenance for corrections, as necessary.
• Experience with cost control for direct labor, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Keen understanding of yield rates and methods for minimizing waste.
• Experience in utilizing temporary labor to support short-term increases in production volumes.
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations, including initiating, or recommending rewards and discipline as needed.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.
• Work additional hours and/or days as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that production objectives are accomplished.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent Word, Excel skills.
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
• Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate organizational and project supervisory skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, management, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a direct line supervisor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple production lines preferred.
• Liquid batching/blending and bottling experience preferred.

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• While reviewing operations and associate work practices, the individual will also be expected to work in a warehouse environment, which may include being exposed to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, dust, and extreme heat or cold.