Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorThe 2nd or 3rd shift Production Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing daily production floor operations, leading the production team, and ensuring production targets are consistently met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. This position involves coordinating production schedules, monitoring workflows, and collaborating across departments to deliver products on time and according to specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesResource Management: Ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel needed to meet production goals, quality standards, and efficiency metrics.Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, quality control, sanitation, and management teams to support seamless operations.Production Monitoring: Supervise production areas to ensure all scheduled machines are operating efficiently, safely, and within established guidelines.Safety Leadership: Foster a safe working environment by adhering to and enforcing health, safety, and company standards.Conflict Resolution: Address employee concerns using a facilitative approach that involves thorough research, investigation, and resolution.Payroll Accuracy: Review and approve timecards and attendance requests to ensure accurate payroll processing.Compliance and Quality Control: Oversee processing activities to maintain compliance with GMPs, SQF, and regulatory standards.Process Improvement: Optimize workflows by setting control points, analyzing malfunctions or deviations, and implementing corrective actions to achieve objectives.Food Safety Commitment: Ensure alignment with GMP and Food Safety protocols, demonstrating full commitment to regulatory and SQF compliance.Issue Resolution: Identify and troubleshoot production issues, applying solutions to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime.Operational Excellence: Monitor processes, adjust variables, and collaborate with teams to achieve smooth and effective operations.Performs other tasks as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsExperience: A minimum of five years in food manufacturing or a related field, demonstrating progressive responsibilities up to a supervisory level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to analyze data and prepare reports.Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance, feedback, and documentation.Problem-Solving: Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.Bilingual Skills: Spanish-English proficiency is ideal.Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work cohesively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative and team-oriented work environment.Conflict Management: Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts professionally and respectfully, particularly in high-pressure situations.Adaptability: Flexible schedule availability, including weekends when needed.This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive leader to contribute to a dynamic team, drive operational excellence, and uphold the company's commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.2nd Shift: 2pm-10:30pm 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am