Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Description

The 3rd shift Production Supervisor will manage plant production, warehouse, maintenance personnel to ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This is a full-time 3rd shift position, exempt position that reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties

• •Oversee operation of multiple production lines from start to finish process - ingredient weighing, batch mixing, machine operation, general labor.
• •Lead production team in fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• •Track production performance metrics, including output, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency as required – electronically and/or written format; suggest solutions/process improvements.
• •Minimize product loss, scrap, and rework by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• •Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs and meet production demands.
• •Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; lead and/or participate in safety meetings as required.

Requirements

Requirements

• •Leadership experience in food processing preferred
• •2 Years Production Supervisor experience required
• •Safety & Continuous Improvement focus
• •Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
• •Ability to train team members in all aspects of manufacturing
• •Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• •Drive for results, challenge of status quo, and be an independent thinker

Supervisory/Functional Management Requirements

Titles of direct reports: Line Operators, Mixers, General Labor, Forklift Operator

Directly supervises 20 employees

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Physical: Must have ability to sit and walk for extended periods of time on a daily basis.

Mental/Reasoning: Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8p-6a (8 hr shift within the range). 2 Sunday night shifts per month.