Production Supervisor

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 2nd Shift Production Supervisor Philadelphia, PA, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1555 At Zentis - We are Fruit Masters! Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets and custard-based desserts. The Company's North American operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Plymouth, Indiana, where we produce fruit and dairy preparations for a variety of customers including yogurt, ice cream and bakery manufacturers. Supervises the production process and its employees to maintain safety, the production efficiencies, the quality of production and the cost standards associated with each process. Keeps the lines of communication open within departments and ensures customer requirements are met for each order produced. Also ensure employees are managed effectively and lines of communication remain open. This is an exempt position working Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm. Some overtime will be required Primary Responsibilities Supervise production and processing personnel daily, to accomplish production objectives in an efficient manner that meets customer expectations. Observes operations and ensures schedules are being met daily, maintains an acceptable level of housekeeping and ensures safety standards are being maintained. Submits daily reports summarizing production operations. Inspects and tests production and processing line set ups daily to ensure proper operation of all equipment. Requests maintenance of and/or modifications to facilities and equipment, as required, to operate peak efficiency. Arranges for the cleaning and sanitation of production and processing facilities and maintains an acceptable level of housekeeping and sanitation with the department, to meet CGMP's. Works with maintenance department, daily servicing production and processing equipment to ensure proper performance. Coordinates with other departments daily, as they apply to production and processing to accomplish objectives. Develops and trains employees in the operation of the production and processing department to be certain employees are properly trained and back-up employees are available. Recommends developmental opportunities to employees to improve knowledge base. Ensures that there are adequate quantities of supplies to meet planned production schedules. Daily communication with Materials Management to ensure customer requirements are met. Develops methods and procedures with input from employees that assure standardized performance of specific production functions. Monitors the procedures to ensure compliance. Develops plant goals and objectives and mechanisms for measurement of progress with the aid of site management. Works closely with employees through work teams to facilitate communication of goals, objectives and ideas for process improvement. Continually monitors processes and identifies areas for improvement. Makes recommendations for the improvement and follow-up on implementation. Identifies CCP's daily, and methods of monitoring. Communicates with previous and/or following shift supervisors daily to ensure proper transfer of all pertinent processing information. Manage employees on the shift including corrective actions, timecard approval and time off management. Ensure all employees operate with the safety requirements of Zentis. Required to work overtime as needed. Formal Education Required: BS or BA degree or equivalent required. Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements: 4 years experience in production/processing, 2 years experience in Management Supervision, QA, Production Scheduling, Sanitation, and any Regulatory Agency Requirements. Experience working in a Unionized environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr