Production Supervisor

Manages and provides leadership on all activities of a team (shift) of Spray Dry production personnel Ensure compliance to the production schedule at all times Determine efficient use of personnel, equipment, and supplies to achieve schedule Work with quality assurance to follow all food safety policies Monitor all production operations on a regular basis; take corrective action when deviations from specifications are apparent; report problems and corrective actions to operations staff in a timely manner; observe production processes for compliance with written SOPs Communicate shift activities to Production Manager daily Continuously audit personnel for compliance with policies and procedures Maintain contact with Production Manager to plan staffing requirement Inform Maintenance Supervisor and Production Manager when major equipment repairs or supplies are needed Participate in team meetings; attend training programs as advised by Management Staff; provide coaching and advisory support to team meetings; participate in team meetings as an active member Set quarterly goals/objectives with Production Manager Prepare batching records and labels Use time management tools to effectively monitor your daily activities Comply with all policies and procedures of the Corporation Follow and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards Requirements A high school education is required and strong math, computer literacy, verbal and oral communication skills Some college coursework is preferable Three to five years of supervisory or group leader experience in a food plant environment is required The candidate must possess the skills needed to plan, organize, direct and motivate people to ensure potential for further advancement through professional development The position requires sufficient time to accomplish the tasks leading to long days, weekends, and holiday work schedules The ability to manage change and interruption is paramount to be a successful Shift Supervisor Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry-out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Must be able to work independently to organize tasks and manage the workload Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations Attain a second-class boiler license Core Competencies Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills in managing production personnel within a food plant environment, ensuring compliance with safety policies and production schedules. Proficient in planning, organizing, and motivating teams while effectively communicating with management and maintaining operational efficiency. Highest-signal resume keywords Supervisory Experience Food Safety Compliance Production Scheduling Time Management Problem-Solving ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Production Operations Monitoring Batching Record Preparation SOP Compliance Mathematical Skills Computer Literacy Soft Skills Verbal Communication Oral Communication Team Motivation Coaching Certifications & Qualifications Second-Class Boiler License Industry Keywords Food Plant Environment Quality Assurance Personnel Management Safety Policies Shift Supervision Tools & Technologies Time Management Tools Safety Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr