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.