Production Shift Supervisor -Crew D

Job Description

Job Description

Sunny Sky Products - Douglassville is a leading aseptic beverage manufacturer located in Douglassville, PA. We specialize in processing shelf-stable dairy, coffee beverages, and coffee creamers. Our company is rapidly growing and is seeking passionate people to join our team. We currently operate production 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Shift Supervisor provides leadership and management in a food manufacturing environment. This key leadership position requires the ability to coach and direct other leaders and Production Associates while collaborating with internal and external resources and support functions to meet production requirements and exceed company goals.

We are currently seeking for:

Crew D- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every other Saturday 3 PM-3:30 AM

OBJECTIVES:

Provides a safe work environment for all associates while maintaining continuous improvement of production operations, safety and quality metrics, service levels, and employee morale. Ensures the Quality Improvement Process and Team leadership are employed within areas of responsibility. Controls cost and assets managed within established goals. Provides timely, accurate, and consistent reports (safety, production, cost, human resources, administrative, etc.) for the area of responsibility that is plant wide and covers all shift functions.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of safety, quality, and production in the plant for an assigned shift
• Leads, directs and executes on production, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping
• Manages self and others assertively with attention to detail and a sense of urgency 
• Maintains a safe working environment and safety records. Drives a Safety Perfect Culture.
• Responsible for ensuring full compliance and execution of food safety and food quality programs
• Coordinates production schedules on their shift and collaborates with peers across all shifts
• Leads attainment of Key Performance Indicators, KPIs
• Communicates pertinent information to management
• Leads the execution and attainment of Manufacturing Excellence in regard to Safety, Quality, Productivity/Cost Performance, Service, Employee Morale, and Lean Manufacturing
• Coordinates training of associates
• Assists in selection, qualification, and evaluation of associates
• Conducts all duties required in the supervision of all day shift production employees
• Completes daily area inspections of plant floor operations
• Communicates progress on production goals to workforce regularly
• Ensures compliance with organization’s policies and procedures
• Is involved in specialty projects, as assigned
• Assesses work performance of associates to ensure expectations are met. Drives daily accountability
• Provide leadership and direction to department employees
• Identify and analyze problems, create and implement solutions.
• Seeks to understand root causes and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities within organization policies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• College degree or equivalent 5 years of experience in food and manufacturing environments
• Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to handle multiple functions at one time in a fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Team Player with demonstrated team leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Overall knowledge of plant operations
• Metrics-driven with an ability to successfully operate autonomously

Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.