Job Description

The Production Supervisor’s role is to oversee the manufacturing area and supervise a team of extrusion operators.  This is a day shift position working 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm), working a 2-2-3 schedule with alternating weekends off. Provide leadership and support to the team members, promote growth for individual operators.  Assure team goals for productivity and efficiency are met. At all times observes safety, HACCP/Relevant Food Safety guidelines and policies and assures team members observe same.

Responsibilities:

•    Oversees the manufacturing area and supervises a team of extrusion operators

•    Prepares and administers performance evaluations, conduct 30/60/90 reviews, coaching sessions with employees, and administer corrective action as needed.

•    Ensure all team members are properly trained to do their job and are properly trained on new technologies/procedures that are introduced.

•    Coach through feedback and development and follow change management practices to effectively to plan, implement and evaluate change.

•    Ensure proper staffing is maintained on shift, i.e., making sure absences, vacations and daily breaks are covered, and that there are adequate personnel to cover shift assignments.  Manages efficient use of the workforce.

•    Be a company champion.  Lead by example.  Support and communicate company policies.

•    Conduct regular effective team meetings and make small group presentations.

•    Identify and solve quality/equipment problems.

•    Assist operators with line changeovers, line cleaning, manufacturing supplies.

•    Ensure productivity and efficiency goals are met.  Monitor target speeds, quick changeovers and improved start-ups. Accurately follows PM schedule.