Manufacturing & Production 

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Geneva Indiana

Exp 2-5 yrs

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

Occasional Travel

Job Description

This position is responsible for maximizing productivity while showing continuous improvement in scrap, safety and quality objectives in a team-based environment.  This position must also ensure that the production lines are run efficiently at all times with the correct amount of employees. Due to the dynamic nature of our business,  duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. This is a third shift position: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Productivity/Quality All Hourly Production Employees

Ensure production lines are running efficiently

Must be actively working with a continuous improvement mindset

Maintaining product quality parameters

Planning / Organizing

This position is a backup for Filler Operator, Cook, Sanitor, and Ingredient Handler.

Safety & Sanitation

Daily housekeeping for the shift

Assurance of compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Processes

Safety Audits

Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.

Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Project Work

Timely completion for objectives

Daily Production, Operating and Efficiency Reports

Line Start Ups & Shut Downs

Employee Training

Shift employees

Evaluations

Safety

Retention

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

4 year degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science, Management Supervision, FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization)

3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred

1-2 years Supervisory experience

Computer proficient – MS Office

Technical knowledge of food related equipment

Must possess excellent leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading others

Work Environment

Available to work a flexible work schedule

Must be able to lift/carry boxes of product components

Must be able to tolerate a warm climate working environment

Must wear appropriate safety and GMP gear in designated areas of the plant

Able to walk and/or stand on concrete floors for long periods of time

Able to ambulate hands and fingers to operate necessary equipment for the position, which includes a telephone, computer, radio, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All Hourly Production Employees

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES

Excellent Communication skills – written & verbal

Must be an independent thinking with the ability to make decisions quickly

Must have a sense of urgency coupled with the ability to proactively solve problems

Must display initiative and ingenuity

On the job training regarding Training by HACCP Coordinator

Does this describe you?

Manufacturing/Production experience 
AS or BS degree 
Supervisor Experience 
Food production 
Willing to work OT 

The Ideal Candidate

Previous production supervision experience.

Food manufacturing, canning, bottling or glass production experience preferred.

Able to be on feet majority of the day.

Supervisor a production line.

Supervisor/team lead experience.

Able to work off shift + weekends

Does this describe you?

Manufacturing/Production experience 
AS or BS degree 
Supervisor Experience 
Food production 
Willing to work OT 

The Ideal Candidate

Previous production supervision experience.

Food manufacturing, canning, bottling or glass production experience preferred.

Able to be on feet majority of the day.

Supervisor a production line.

Supervisor/team lead experience.

Able to work off shift + weekends