Production Supervisor-1st Shift

Title: Production Supervisor
Salary Range: $75,500 - $77,000 Annually 
Status: Exempt
Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift 
Location: Springfield, OH
Reports to: Production Manager 

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for supervising production, processing, and sanitation activities to ensure production demands are met while producing safe, quality food.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Maximize the effectiveness of approximately 175 hourly employees, equipment, and materials to process and package products within planned schedules at a minimum cost.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent quality, sanitation, safety, and production standards.
• Train employees in job responsibilities and goals; hold accountable for results.
• Ensure availability of adequate supplies and materials needed to meet and exceed productivity standards.
• Inspect production equipment on a regular basis, arrange for any maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
• Maintain good communication with supervisors in other areas and on other shifts to ensure smooth running of production/processing throughout the plant.
• Manage adherence to GMP, Safety, and all other plant policies.
• Follow all Food Safety Requirements and GMPs as applicable to position. 
• Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience in a production environment involving efficiency improvement and monitoring safety/quality performance.
• Food processing experience preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and train people. 
• Computer competencies with Microsoft office suite, reporting and data entry. 
• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish, and English highly preferred. 
• Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in an extremely fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment.
• Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment. 
• Must be able to work in a cold environment. 
• Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles. 

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Flexibility to work both a variety of shifts and hours.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish  
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)