The purpose of the Production Supervisor is to supervise production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Ensure products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
Supervise production line operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures
Train and coach production line employees
Conduct employee performance reviews
Responsible for shift schedule to include workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations
Coach and take corrective action as needed in accordance to company policies
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
Schedule and conduct shift meetings
Responsible for meeting shift production goals
Work with QA Dept. to ensure products are being made to customer specifications
Work with QA to ensure proper quality control testing is being performed
Ensures compliance with SQF level code of practice and HACCP regulations and programs
Responsible for quality control. Adjust as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
Communicate within the production and external departments
Assure shift paperwork is completed timely and is accurate
Assist in production, as necessary
Monitor manufacturing performance metrics, analyze, and take corrective actions
Champion Lean, improvement, and safety projects
Coach and develop Team Leaders
Understand cost impact and actions
Able to manage working in a diverse environment
Conflict management
Ability to communicate effectively
Follow detailed instructions
Critical thinking and decision making
Knowledge of GMP, SQF and manufacturing safety
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Must have basic math skills
Hearing and Visual skills
Proficient in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint