Production Supervisor - NC11

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise Production and Processing Activities, to include:Maximize the effectiveness of approximately 80 hourly employees, equipment, and materials to process and package products within planned schedules at a minimum costTrain employees on job responsibilities and goals; hold accountable for resultsEnsure availability of adequate supplies and materials needed to meet and exceed productivity standardsInspect production equipment on a regular basis, arrange for any maintenance needs to prevent downtimeMaintain good communication with supervisors in other areas and on other shifts to ensure smooth running of production/processing throughout the PlantMaintain excellent safety, quality, sanitation, and housekeeping standardsOther duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: 

EDUCATION: BA/BS, in Operations Management preferred. Equivalent work experience considered.

 

EXPERIENCE: 3-4 years supervisory experience in a production environment involving efficiency improvement/monitoring with strong safety and quality management.  Food processing experience preferable.

 

SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communications skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage, motivate, and train people. Bilingual/Biliterate preferred but not required.

 

ADDITIONAL: Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in an extremely fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment.  Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism. Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts.