Sr. Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Sr. Production SupervisorAre you looking for a golden opportunity to kickstart your career? Look no further! Golden State Foods is excited to announce that we are now hiring for a Sr. Production Supervisor to join 2nd shift. Don't miss out on this chance to join a company that values dedication and hard work.JOB SUMMARY: Oversees and provides direction for the production supervisors and lead persons concerning the day-to-day activities of beef processing operations in order to meet GSF objectives and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Coordinates and monitors day-to-day beef processing/cooked operations, analyzing operations, taking corrective action, providing constructive feedback and monitoring cost and expenses, to achieve meat division and GSF productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency regulations. (50%)Supervises the daily activities of production supervisors, providing instruction, training and performance feedback to ensure production efficiency and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (10%)Identify and resolve process operational issues, facilitate equipment problems, maintain quality, productivity and safety utilizing available resources (QA/Sanitation/Maintenance Supervisors) (10%)Enforce safety standards and quality procedures to ensure that department and GSF safety rules and quality specifications are adhered to. (10%)Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, process improvement, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. (10%)Routinely informs and communicates with all meat department resources (Director/Manager/QA/ Sanitation/Maintenance) to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (10%)Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITYOversee the day-to-day floor operations for up to 50 subordinates, the accuracy of inventories, production scheduling, safety, efficiency, and analysis needed to maintain the operations at a high level of efficiency, productivity and quality.PERFORMANCE CATEGORIESProductivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughnessProductivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and qualityProductivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvementRecruitment and selection of employeesDepartment KPIsCost containmentTeamwork within the department and across departmentsCustomer satisfactionEmployee satisfactionVendor relationsSafety standards and procedures: all associatesSafety standards and procedures: foodProper inventory levels/ratios of raw materials/finished goods/production suppliesQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:Education/Certification:AA degree in food science or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institutionExperience:3 to 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):Beef processing and formulation concepts and techniques (E)Supervisory concepts and procedures (J)Food safety concepts and techniques (J)Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)Skill and ability to:Supervise and motivate subordinate managers and associates in a team-based environmentIdentify problems or irregularities for early resolutionCommunicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writingCommunicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customersWork effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer serviceAct in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed