Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production SupervisorLooking for a job in the heart of South Reno? Pacific Cheese has been family owned and operated for over 50 years. We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision. We also provide AD&D, LTD, STD, Employee Life Insurance at no cost. In addition to paid vacation, sick and holiday time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.We're currently hiring Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift schedule starting at 2:15pm Monday-Friday (occasional overtime).Scope Of Responsibility:Supervise and coordinate activities of employees within the Production Department. Monitor and supervise the department to ensure the established standards are met safe work and GMP practices are followed. Responsible for ensuring daily production objectives are met efficiently and satisfactorily. Carry 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; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Duties And Responsibilities:Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Production Department for the assigned shift.Explain, demonstrate, train and cross-train; SSOP's, GMP's and Safe Work Practices to department staff.Enforce SOP's, GMP's and Safe Work PracticesSchedule staffing to perform production duties and meet efficiency goals (labor cost per pound).Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure lines operate correctly and quality standards are met; take immediate corrective action when quality or efficiency issues are identified.Coordinate with management, production personnel, and maintenance department on production problems and recommend changes in equipment or work practices to improve production standards and comply with changes in Federal and State regulations.Supervise workers in daily work assignments; provide input regarding performance to Sanitation Supervisor. Inspect premise for cleanliness and total housekeeping within production area.Responsible for ensuring required safety training occurs.Compile required reports and documentation regarding operations, inspections, deviations, and corrective actions.Review and verify daily production reports and time clock reports.Maintain adequate stock of supplies required to properly operate Production Department.Gather production records from in-feed and pack-off, verify production count, and make notes of any problems and downtime, if Production Manager is not available.Attend all department and company required trainings.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required:Must be experienced working with computers and have the ability to learn, navigate and use designated software programs as required to perform job functions. Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment and prioritize workload. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively with others within the department and the organization. Must be able to speak effectively before groups. Must have the ability to effectively supervise others. Must know and be able to train the Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety programs.Education And Experience:Associates Degree desired. Must have three to five years relevant work experience with two to three years of supervisory experience.Physical Demands And Working Conditions:Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with occasional activity performed in a warehouse type atmosphere where the temperature is approximately 32 degrees. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the facility. Requires the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment for extended periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule upon request and be able to travel to the company’s various plants with notice.Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Pacific Cheese is a drug free workplace, pre-employment includes a drug screen.