Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Description

This is a salaried position that reports to the Operations Manager. This position is responsible for the quantity and quality of work performed on the production line and in the batching process.

• Communicate the job expectations and monitor their progress by coaching, counseling and enforcing systems, policies and procedures and administer disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Participate in the interview process, selection, orientation, and training of employees in the department.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the production process and add personnel and resources as needed.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel to accomplish the work demands.
• Establish priorities and monitor the progress, and revise schedules as needed to resolve problems.
• Report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment by communicating with the Maintenance Department when repairs are needed.
• Verify that the production line is properly staffed and that line speeds achieve optimized efficiency.
• Verify that product and packaging components are correct and meet the finished product specifications.
• Ensure that the finished products are submitted to the lab for sensory and analytical testing and that they comply with CCP’s (pH and Metal Detector tests).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Prepare production reports and verify the accuracy of units produced.
• Report the downtime, investigate and explain the reasons, and take the necessary steps for corrective action.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews to assess their competency, knowledge, and contribution.
• Ensure that SOP’s, GMP’s, and safety rules and policies are strictly followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA Degree from a four-year College or University; or 3-4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role, coaching and production experience.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with order processing systems and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to analyze market and competition and identify external threats and opportunities.
• Strategic thinking and able to develop and achieve organization goals.