2nd Shift Production Supervisor

2nd Shift Production Supervisor Chicago

PURPOSE

Provide leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitate and execute the production department's action plans, and implement corrective actions that create long-term solutions to systemic problems. Support operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility, performing all tasks in a safe manner to help the team achieve its quality, service, and cost objectives. Support and help develop standard operating procedures and requirements under the company's quality system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Facilitate daily startup, routine production, and changeover processes for assigned lines
• Schedule personnel, including training, call-outs, and temporary employees
• Coordinate reprocessing activities and maintain related records
• Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets
• Update and verify the accuracy of daily production reports
• Collect, verify, and file production checklists
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers
• Implement the production plan for the shift, and ensure the team follows the current production schedule
• Manage indirect material inventory levels to ensure availability for production demands
• Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations, and help create and implement new procedures to prevent future issues
• Manage recovery of non-conforming product delivered to the warehouse, and coordinate rework back into the production run (e.g., missing codes, incorrect coding, defective incidents)
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements per management's direction
• Maintain GMP compliance at all times
• Participate in projects as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility
• Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation
• Support the plant's safety initiatives and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company.
• Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed.
• Self-motivated; has accurate sel-insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented; maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow-up and organizational skills.

DIMENSIONS

• Generally manages production lines within the plant environment.
• Coordinates with partners in safety, quality, maintenance, and warehouse.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.