Crew Lead

Production Supervisor Provide supervision in the production areas and ensure safety procedures are adhered to and maintain high standards in product quality while maintaining plant sanitation and cleanliness. This position is based in Sleepy Eye, MN. Shift is 6AM-6PM (Rotating 12 hrs) Pay range $26-28/hr. Essential Functions: Responsible for dryer safety and performance, monitors dryer condition and determines when cleaning of dryer is necessary for safety reasons Examines items produced to determine if items meet specifications Assists in maintaining production records in each work area Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations Supervises production in the mixing, drying and packaging areas to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency Assist in supervision of shipping and receiving and dry blending production to ensure safety, and quality, and efficiency Assign and monitor production tasks of crew members to ensure production rate and online test standards are met or exceeded Recording of production activities and results on the online computer for every shop floor Assists in maintaining employee time records (call in reports, short notice time off requests, etc.) Assist in instructing employee owners in safety programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and HAACP Program and ensure they are carried out for food safety of all employee owners and overall compliance Promptly report maintenance issues to the maintenance department and ensure it is followed through and equipment is in top working order Work with Quality Assurance team members and production crew members to ensure product quality and that all on line test procedures and SOP's are followed Monitor, audit and maintain plant sanitation and associated practices; assists in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule and assuring that all SSOP's are followed Ensure all cleaning procedures are followed and help keep crew members up to date on chemical safety, personal protective practices, as well as all other safety programs and procedures Work with crew members on product development and improvement of daily operations to meet customer expectations and specifications Assist in investigating policy violations and carrying out disciplinary action according to company handbook and other company policies to ensure consistency in crew member behavior and adherence to established policies Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments Sets up machines and equipment Performs activities of production lines Assist with maintenance duties on production lines Directly supervises four crew members Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employee owners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining crew members; addressing complaints and resolving problems Other duties may be assigned Requirements: High school education; 6 months of industrial experience required Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving-mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration The noise level in the work environment is usually loud The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally required to climb or balance