Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers who transform raw materials into quality finished products for consumer use. This includes planning, organizing, directing, implementing and controlling, within acceptable cost considerations, human safety requirements and product safety standards. Also responsible for meeting production schedules.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules, directs, trains and motivates hourly personnel in a manner that enhances quality of job life and efficient operations. This includes performance review and recommends disciplinary action, hiring and termination.
• Assures that all production meets established quality levels, GMP's, and food safety guidelines.
• Manages line production operations to ensure maximum throughput at minimum cost.
• Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required.
• Works within established guidelines for safety, quality and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains open and effective communications with line personnel.
• Knowledgeable of the principle and other duties of all departmental line personnel.
• Maintains a clean and orderly production area and keeps aisles and emergency exits clear.
• Supervise all shift personnel after Production Manager leaves at end of shift in prudent manner.
• Communicates with first shift Superintendent, Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Maintenance Supv.
• Control waste of product and material
• Work with fellow associates in a cordial and cooperative manner
• Participate in the STAR safety program

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with confidential information and data, uses good judgement in dispensing it.
• Be knowledgeable of employment hiring policies and procedures following prescribed legal guidelines.
• Interacts with facilities' managers and support staff.
• Is trained and certified for safe and efficient use of all powered equipment used for material handling.
• Investigates and gives written report on any accidents, determines cause, and safeguards against future similar incidents.
• Conducts safety training sessions for all departmental employees on a timely basis.
• Schedules and directs personnel on restricted duty assignments according to restrictions.
• Ensures that all plant safety and OSHA guidelines are adhered to.
• Use computer to obtain schedules and other information
• Verifies shift personnel time cards
• Added duties as needed
• Travel Required
• Must have valid driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to motivate, direct and confront line personnel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with ability to advise and interact positively with people.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions and to work independently.
• Ability to gather and analyze data; exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to plan and organize work to accomplish goals.
• Ability to analyze and understand mechanical systems; learn systems and solve problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, and grasping.
• Ability to operate forklift and other powered equipment for material handling.
• Works in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Works in temperature extremes, dampness.
• Proper personal protective equipment required.
• Electrical shock.
• Significant work pace/pressure.
• Obstacles, steps, floor coverings.
• Dirt, noise.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.