Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor IIThe Manufacturing Production Supervisor is a central figure in the production environment, tasked with the management and guidance of production workers to meet set goals and uphold quality standards. Responsible for the coordination of various manufacturing functions within a large, complex, and fast paced food production facility to drive maximum financial results and deliver a quality on-time product for customers. Role is responsible for supervising a production shift, managing day-to-day operations, and coaching hourly teams to meet production, safety, and quality targets.Main responsibilities include:Supervise daily production activities and personnel across assigned shift.Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and GMP standards.Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions for variances.Support execution of WIGs and plant improvement projects.Communicate goals, updates, and metrics to the team regularly.Train and mentor employees to achieve peak performance.Ensure shift handoff and reporting processes are complete and accurate.Resolve equipment or process issues quickly by partnering with Maintenance or QA.Lead safety meetings and participate in incident investigations.Ensure SOX and compliance documentation is completed and filed properly.Collaborate with scheduling, warehouse, and support teams for seamless operations.A typical day in the role includes:Start shift pre-checks & shift pass downWalk through the production floorLead shift-start meetings with production workersMonitor production lines to maintain efficiencyRectify issues affecting product quality Ensure employees follow GMPs and wear appropriate PPE Coach, develop associates, and take corrective action as neededWork environment includes:Milk Plant is noisy and machineryEnvironment has strict sanitation and hygiene standardsCertain work areas are cold24-hour operationMinimum qualifications include:HS Diploma or GED equivalent4+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment. 1 or more years' experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.Ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.Must haves include:Excellent communication both verbal and writtenKnowledge of GMP, HACCP and Safety ProgramsProblem solving skillsNice to haves include:Dairy process knowledgeExperience with coaching and developing workers.Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.