Production Supervisor
Mapleville, RI
Operations /
Full Time /
On-site
**Please note the schedule for this role is 3pm-11:30pm**
The Manufacturing Supervisor reports directly to a Production Manager and is responsible for managing production operations during a shift. This includes leading and training the staff, following production processes, and coordinating maintenance and upkeep of equipment with the maintenance team. The supervisor must follow best practices of operating in a USDA facility and lead efforts to continuously improve processes in a lean environment. The supervisor works closely with a Production Manager, the planning managers, and other members of the Operations teams to ensure that productivity targets are met, and downtime events are kept to a minimum.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage production operations during the shift and ensure personnel are trained, schedules meet planned output, machine operations are efficient, and facilities remain clean and functional.
- Monitor production to ensure the highest quality products are packaged and shipped to customers.
- Coordinate production operations activities with other department leaders to ensure that all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Lead the management and control of inventories during the shift.
- Provide leadership, coaching, development, and training to the production operations team to accomplish company goals and values.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure that all machines are kept at top operating performance.
- Adhere to HACCP plan and production controls and ensure all team members follow established protocol in a USDA plant.
- Improve costs and manage quality of product through quality processes such as lean production, continuous improvement, 6S, and others.
- Maintain and improve food safety, food defense, and food quality programs within the operation.
- Ensure accuracy of data and documents related to production, shipping, and maintenance.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of the product, production processes and other techniques for maximizing the level of production.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
- Ability to work alone or as a member of a team
- Awareness of sanitation and hygiene procedures and practices,
- Concern for the safety of self and co-workers and a responsible attitude.
- Proven ability to lead a group of people to accomplish established targets. Strong interpersonal skills are a must for this role.
- Solid computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
- Ability to solve problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner. Must be detail oriented and organized, yet flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
- Able to prioritize workload according to changing demands.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
- Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment.
- BS degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field and a minimum of 1 year meat processing operations OR equivalent experience in food manufacturing is acceptable for the education requirement.
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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