Production Supervisor (CANS)

Position Summary 

Individual is responsible for managing and directing the day to day operations of the Production Department.  This is a hands-on position working in a fast-paced environment.  The Production Supervisor will ensure that all safety, production, and quality standards are met while achieving on-time delivery commitments to our customers. 

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables  

• Adheres and enforces the established safety, environmental and product safety policies, and procedures. Ensures safety and housekeeping is maintained and validates that associated inspections are performed. 

• Reads and analyzes production schedules to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.  

• Implements and establishes work procedures, processes and standards that support company and departmental goals and objectives.  

• Maintains production, spoilage, and maintenance records for responsible shift and completes a shift end report. 

• Trains and directs operators as required on machine set-up and operation procedures.  

• Continuously inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects/malfunctions and coordinates the proper resources to address the issues. 

• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the food safety program. 

• Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with established customer and plant quality standards. 

• Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated period(s) of time as directed by management. 

• Conduct periodic reviews of employee performance and development. 

• Maintains employee attendance, evaluation, and other necessary records.   

• Responsible to schedule overtime, job assignments, vacations, and holidays. 

• Ensures a positive and productive work environment is maintained within the crew, across departments and plant.  

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience 

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with at least 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. 

• Proved track record of leading and mentoring others. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful. 

Physical Demands 

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)