Our award-winning client is conducting a search for a Production Supervisor to join their team.This position is responsible for overseeing the safety, quality, and efficiency of the production operation. The Production Supervisor is a front line resource for the production staff and will take a leadership role in coordinating day to day activities on shift. This position reports to the Shift Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Knows employees on the shift by name.

• Assumes complete ownership for operational results.

• Prioritizes food safety, people safety, and quality above all else.

• Has a safety first mindset, ensures employees are using safe practices, and engages when they do not.

• Actively communicates to employees upcoming changes within the plant.

• Skills to teach, lead, encourage, and appreciate production employees in a professional manner.

• Actively confronts underperformance or behavioral issues in ways that are consistent with the company’s core values.

• Possesses deep knowledge of how production lines operate, what employees should be doing, and operational SOPs. Leverages this knowledge to engage and coach employees toward improvement.

• Provides thorough and timely responses to employee questions.

• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. Raises the bar by asking employees how things can be better, actively listening to responses, and takes steps to improve them.

• Demonstrates and ensures Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Understands, embraces, communicates, and enforces company policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoots and problem solves in a fast moving environment.

• Effectively utilizes labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Performs supervisory functions including, but not limited to; employee scheduling, performance management, disciplinary action, responding to employee questions and concerns, and work direction.

• Completes and reviews department paperwork and daily reports.

• Effectively utilizes labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Combination of education and experience: An Associate Degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor Degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience is preferred

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred

• Experience in a Food Production/Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills

• Good conflict management and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy

• Good organizational skills

• Tactfully maintain confidentiality of information with employees and public

• Knowledge of various computer applications (MS Word, Excel, ERP) and office equipment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when required

• Must be goal oriented, confident, outgoing and able to work well under pressure.