Production Supervisor- Third Shift

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team. We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. 
Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference. Coverage options may include: 

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance 
• Company paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans 
• Performance bonus potential 
• 401k plan with company match 

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.  

Purpose

This position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of production workers in processing materials and manufacturing products. The Production Supervisor interacts with Sanitation, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Operations staff to ensure the production of products meeting quality standards in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibility includes the management of activities for the safety, integrity, legality and quality of our food products.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setups and adjustments to machines.  Ensures correct processing, handling, and reporting are effected in all production areas.
• Studies production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Interprets specifications, procedures, and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.  Suggests changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and/or improve safety of department or shift.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforce safety and sanitation regulations, fairly and consistently.  Serves as a role model for workers in terms of work ethic, professional image, and conduct in full compliance with all work rules and policies.
• Regularly provides production data and feedback to employees on performance, quality, and processing changes.  Initiates or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals, and document achievements or deficiencies.
• Provides thorough job training for workers, insuring complete orientation to Company procedures and rules, safety training, and job function instructions; monitors progress frequently to focus on building knowledge and proficiency as well as good work habits.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides and encourages regular communication with employees for their participation in operational matters.
• Prepares and conducts timely employee performance evaluations according to Company standards.
• Resolves employee relations problems within the guidelines of Company policies and rules and in conjunction with the Production Manager and the Human Resources department.
• Maintains time and production records and submit timely payroll data.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials or supplies as required.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts.
• Communicates Safety, Quality, and Food Safety policies to all employees. Ensures such policies are applied by all employees.
• Implement, support, and maintain quality management systems, continuous