Production Supervisor

Summary The Production Supervisor coordinates all activities to attain manufacturing goals consistent with safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Maintains departmental and facility wide standards and practices. The Supervisor will aid in the coordination of manufacturing activities with other facility functions such as materials, production planning, product development, product testing, customer service, maintenance, and engineering. The supervisor will be cross-functional in Food Safety to be able to perform in any area needed in the plant. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and procedures Knowledge of material control, utilization, and maximization Appropriate and effective administration of all personnel safety, food safety, quality procedures, and guidelines Certifications in Food Safety are preferred Demonstrates effective communication skills Ability to set forth goals and objectives associated with continuous improvement Working knowledge of various regulatory requirements, as well as requirements set forth by customers. Duties Manages designated operation area within approved guidelines, which include labor, yield, line rates, and material use. Responsible for assuring that job duties and responsibilities associated are performed in accordance with policy and procedures. Accountable for the successful supervision and operation of areas assigned. Collaborate with the Production Manager, to recommend and establish policies and procedures for designated operating areas. Accountable for the enforcement of procedures, general policy, work methods, equipment operation, GMP's, and safety policies. Accountable for the manufacture of safe, wholesome, quality products in the most safe and cost-effective manner available. Responsible for assuring that the product to be produced is accomplished in a timely manner. Accountable for both the quality and quantity of products produced within their designated operations area. Responsible for ensuring that all product specifications as set forth by R&D and QA, are followed and that any deviations from those standards are reported immediately to the appropriate individuals and that appropriate and effective action is taken. The action taken may include the immediate termination of the process or process area affected. Inform the Production Manager, without delay, of potential problems or obstacles, which could negatively affect production/project schedules and deadlines. Responsible for obtaining prior approval for additional labor and staff. Approves vacation requests in accordance with policy. Participates in any and all facility meetings as required. Fully completes and submits all reports within their specified time frame of completion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Foods