Production Supervisor

Our client is currently seeking a Production Group Lead (Supervisor) for their Food Manufacturing facility near Orrville OH. This company is an Industry Leader & one of the most recognizable brand names in the Industry. They have a sterling reputation for their internal company culture which bolsters very low level of turnover along with delivering products of amazing quality & freshness. This is a 2nd Shift position (3pm - 12am) working Mon - Fri. No weekend shifts are required. The Group Leader will oversee the manufacturing & plant operations on a shift basis with direct responsibility for specific work teams & larger projects receiving support & direction from the Operations Manager in compliance with food safety, quality & regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for developing the culture through coaching/supporting the work area team structure. The ideal candidate will have strong Leadership & People Management skills along with a good understanding of manufacturing processes in a SQF/cGMP environment This company offers strong benefits, a consistant work-life balance & an amazing retirement plan incentive. This job will have the following responsibilities: Ensure work area teams follow the continuous improvement framework in the areas of Safety, Food Safety Quality & Productivity when conducting Daily Management Meetings Develop a culture of accelerated continuous improvement utilizing standard work, problem identification, A3 problem solving, and decision making at the level of execution Ensure appropriate implementation & management of Safety & Food Safety Quality GMP’s Ensure that we adhere to all state and federal regulations in the areas of safety and food safety quality Support team leader in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures Prioritize and manage top improvement goals and projects to ensure appropriate support from shared services like preventative maintenance, scheduling, and supply chain Develop and execute a culture of continuous improvement through use of clear prioritization, problem solving and empowerment In conjunction with the Human Resources Department and Plant Manager, develop and execute annual training and skill development with associates Collaborate with all areas of Operations, Quality, Sanitation, and all leaders to execute priorities including improvements to safety, food safety quality and uptime of equipment Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelors Degree preferred 3+ Years of Manufacturing Leadership Expereince w/ Direct Reports Food Manufacturing Exprience needed. Understanding of GMP / SQF / Food Safety Standards Strong leadership & people management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr