Production Supervisor

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for shift performance in all areas, including Safety, Quality, Total Cost, and Delivery.
• Support Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives throughout the facility.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPl's) daily: weekly, and monthly, to include collecting, analyzing, and problem solving based on data collected.

Essential Elements:

• Ability to lead, communicate, and work with cross-functional teams in a union environment both verbally and written.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in implementing and supervising Continuous Improvement Facility:

Root Cause Analysis (examples: SIX Sigma, 8D, Lean, A3) Changeover Improvements (examples: Line, Product) Managing Process Tools (examples: TPM, 5S, Standardized Work, Material Control, WIP,

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience In USDA requirements a plus. Ability to learn quickly is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, train, and motivate hourly employees to optimize safety, quality, total cost, and delivery which drives efficiency, productivity, cooperation, and morale.
• Ensure all shift employees, equipment, and areas of operation conform to appropriate health and safety regulations, Including USDA regulations.
• Reward and discipline shift employees in accordance with established policies and labor agreement. Maintain documentation for all such actions.
• Evaluate performance of all new employees during probationary period.
• Maintain current RF Inventory System.
• Maintain direct labor costs within budget.
• Control line usage variance within budget.
• Review plant safety and sanitation practices regularly with employees and recommend necessity changes in procedure.
• Support procedures for effective manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and cost control activities.

EXPERIENCE/ SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-5 years of proven supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• RF Inventory experience recommended.