Production Supervisor

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of production departments in processing materials or manufacturing products by performing the following duties personally or though subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures as directed by the Plant Manager or other company management regarding safety, operating methods, and behavior.
• Ensures that all supervised employees are operating within established company and governmental regulations.
• Review results by analyzing available information, compare them to company objectives and takes steps to Improve results.
• Trains new and existing employees on proper operation and safety procedures.
• Prepares work schedules as directed by Production Manager, and expedites workflow in conjunction with Production Manager, reviews amount of work to be done, estimates man-hours needed to complete work and ensures work is complete within the allotted time.
• Ensures proper plant cleanliness is maintained at all times.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of products.
• Reviews production orders schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Manager for action.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves production data.
• Follows up on all customer request and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.
• Treats all customers (both internal and external) with respect, courtesy and kindness.
• Upholds and complies with policies and attitudes adopted by the company.
• Accepts responsibility to THINK about how your actions and actions of your associate(s) effect the customers and the company.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion, and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.

Shift Schedule:

Start times may vary based on operational needs:

• 3rd Shift: ~6 PM – 8 PM start
• Flexibility is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) year College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experienced Supervisor in Manufacturing and Union environments.
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Demonstrated ability to insure the safety of employees and products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Must taste, touch, and smell finished bakery products and related ingredients.