Supervisor Manufacturing

Job Description

The responsibility of this program is for trainees to learn the proven aspects of people leadership in a food manufacturing environment. Specifically, individuals will develop strong leadership and functional skills in such areas as continuous improvement/lean manufacturing, food production, material handling and processing and inventory storage and distribution.

• Supports corporate strategy by assisting the development of team and individual goals, objectives, operational standards, and expectations for Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Builds collaborative partnerships within departmental lines to achieve departmental and team results.
• Advocates change and supports continued process improvement. Provides insight and ideas in encouraging others to try new approaches to solve day to day opportunities and key business issues.
• Supervises a designated work group by fostering a culture of continued learning and development.
• Drives individual accountability and ownership of results. Fosters accountability for direct reports in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Enforces compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Understands business processes and executes direction based upon business priority and strategy under the guidance of management.

SHIFT: Various shifts available

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred or commensurate experience.
• Experience in line operation and manufacturing practices strongly preferred. Previous leadership experience helpful.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, systems and tools, as well as productivity principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI) Principles, Production Processes, Quality tools, Material flow and management.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of safe work practices and GMPs.
• Previous indirect experience with effective labor planning and scheduling.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis