Job Description

General Purpose:

Plan and direct daily production activities to support safe, efficient, and consistent execution of operational goals. Coordinate all stages of the production process by monitoring workflow, adjusting priorities, and supporting accurate scheduling to meet customer and production requirements. Promote and model safety, food safety, and quality expectations while holding employees accountable for following established procedures and standards.

Function as a resource and escalation point for production employees by providing coaching, guidance, and developmental support to strengthen individual and team performance. Maintain a strong leadership presence to reinforce engagement, communication, and continuous improvement within the department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and assign daily work to production employees to maintain smooth workflow, achieve production goals, and drive departmental productivity by reviewing performance metrics, reporting productivity variances in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and contain costs
• Monitor operations activities to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met; lead sanitation or pre-operational inspections as required
• Oversee production equipment and audit machine settings and housekeeping to ensure that equipment functions efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized and arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures
• Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training
• Understand and fulfill requirements and regulations related to food safety, quality, and sanitation by administering operational policies, procedures, programs, and following all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and company regulatory standards
• Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, and meet productivity goals.
• Ensure materials (e.g., ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs
• Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships.
• Effectively apply work rules and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly.
• Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances
• Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods as well as work interdepartmentally to improve communication, teamwork, and functionality between departments
• Complete supervisory activities such as interviewing, selecting, and retaining employees; administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and support safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or prior supervisory experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during the course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and importance to process
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
• Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans