Production Supervisor, D-Crew, Liquid Plant

AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide.As a supervisor at AFB, you will set goals for your team that comply with schedules, organize workflow, delegate tasks, train your direct reports as well as new hires, and find ways for your team to be successful and comply with AFB's vision.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Confirm operators are working safely, adhering to all policies and proceduresEnsure correct orders are run in a timely manner in the order that makes most sense to the business in Liquid and DryEnsure operators are following procedures to reduce quality errorsVerify IFS is up-to-date, correct, and all shop orders are closed outFill out an incident report if a situation occurs that violates policy and/or procedureReport out shift notes every work dayDaily Schedule adherence utilizing Visual Management, IFS and hour-by-hour documentDaily Visual Management updatingInventory counts dailyWork with Maintenance to ensure equipment runs properlyCOVID 19 safe workplace playbook adherenceDelegation of daily work to each report including hour by hour creationTraining of all employees on new rules and regulations and equipment, as well as new hiresHelp to resolve issues and disputesEvaluate performance and provide feedbackLead your team by exampleSupervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of related experience.Desired: Master's Degree in Business, or related field of study. 4 or more years of direct industry experience. Certifications-Lean Manufacturing.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Demonstrated exceptional team building skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS or similar OS.Ability to operate forkliftOrganized with excellent communication skillsPrevious leadership experienceReliable, with strong work ethic and integrityPhysical 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 regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.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. The noise level in the work environment is loud. While working in the plant, employees are exposed to powder substances and strong smells.AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.