Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor coordinates and supervises activities of workers that assemble dough products to mass-produce bread and sheeted items by performing the following duties.JOB SUMMARYDUTIES INCLUDE:Studies the production schedule and prepares a plan for each line for labor and machining.Supervises workers engaged in molding, shaping, and manipulating dough into specific shapes or sizes.Rotates workers at different intervals to maintain uniformity.Assigns tasks according to work schedules and assigns breaks and lunch periods.Must be able to meet or surpass the set quota for all high labor bread items as set by the company.Must know all emergency stops on all lines.Records freezer temperatures at different intervals in conformance to specifications.Removes samples at different intervals for quality control inspection.Visually inspects product for open seams and places downward in preparation for entry into freezer.Identifies any inconsistencies and addresses them with the line operator to fix the problem.Suggests changes in the production schedule to increase production throughput.Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.Trains and leads new employees on the production line according to company specifications.Identifies ways to motivate workers to achieve work goals.Alerts Production Shift Manager of complications and situations that may arise.Maintains time and production records and daily activity reports.Reports on downtime and scrap accumulation and ensures the correct disposition of scrap.Must be familiar with the endofrun marker procedure and able to coordinate the change of product markers along with the paperwork.Ensures machines are adjusted as needed for production.Assists machine operators in replacing metal plates as job changes occur.Fills automatic dispensers with ingredients or spices to ensure even distribution of ingredients as product moves along the line.Must be able to separate product and place in line formation.Identifies and reports any machine malfunctions.Leads, mentors, and supervises others to generate expected results.Reviews safety issues with Shift Assistant Manager and Director of Manufacturing.Interfaces with Quality Control to maintain product quality standards.Reviews and interprets established production KPIs with the Production Superintendent and Director of Manufacturing in relation to scrap and waste for each line.Writes analyses and reviews of employees they supervise.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:High school diploma or general education degree (GED).3–5 years of Supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing experience a plus).Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to identify and analyze constraint processes and implement solutions.Must be Spanish bilingual.