Production Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob Description**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdditional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.Floor Supervision (35%)Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift.Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns.Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE.Housekeeping (5%):Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied.Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):Lead shift meeting.Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime and quality concerns.At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report.Quality Control (5%):Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.Equipment & Materials (5%):Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.Leadership (25%):Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative.Review and approve timecards and time off requests.Prioritize and allocate work:Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staffWork closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.Assess and Reward Performance:Build Team Culture:Communicate and Motivate:**REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.5+ Years Plant experience.Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.Able to read and interpret directions and order details.Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards).Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs.Education and Experience:Associate degree or equivalent work experience.Physical Requirements:Must pass pre-employment physical.Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds.Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.Stand: Must be able to stand % of the day.Sitting: Must be able to sit % of the day.Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend % of the day.Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day.You should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementContinuous ImprovementEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SkillsSupervisory ExperienceProduction OptimizationKaizenLean Manufacturing PrinciplesCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceISO 9001 Certification ExperienceOperational Metrics & KPI ManagementERP & MRP SystemsProduction Planning & SchedulingScheduling ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use:ERP SoftwareForklifts