Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities 

This role has responsibility to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.  Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs and initiatives. Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel. Develops, promotes, and supports continuous improvement and other cross-functional initiatives.   
  
Supervises employees on an assigned shift to ensure manufacture of products, parts, components, or assemblies, or to perform service functions within established timing, quality, and cost standards.  
  - Has greater emphasis than Unit Supervisors I and II on skilled operations, such as machining, continuous process operations, assembly, and testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting.  
 - Supervises production activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements, including product integrity and production order documentation.
 - Directs all related personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline, safety, and grievance procedures in unionized environments.
 - Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly production schedules and makes daily 
assignments.
 - Interprets specifications and makes judgments about the acceptability of production that is in process.
 - Implements departmental safety programs to ensure safety of employees working in the area.
 - Assures product quality. 
 - Assists operators in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
 - Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up. 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of experience in supervisor role  

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred 

• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required 

• Strong communication and leadership skills 

• Strong analytical/critical thinking 

• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills 

• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management 

 

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, <