S Production Department Supervisor

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The Department Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Converting Department, including safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, training and personnel management as well as for the supply and control of all raw material and consumables used in the department. Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP’s, Work Instructions, and Food Safety Quality system requirements (SQF) are in compliance.

• Monitor machinery for safe operating conditions and generate maintenance work orders as necessary.
• Review work order specifications for accuracy before distributing to operators.
• Assist Sales/Customer Service with customer orders when required.
• Monitor operating supplies with respect to scheduled orders.
• Perform monthly inventory of department supplies.
• Administer and follow up on all trial orders and maintain a log and record of samples on all trial orders.
• Monitor quality, quantity and waste on all material processed and initiate corrective actions where standards are not being met.
• Review operators shift reports for accuracy and comments made for specific problems encountered.
• Approve or assist with machine set-ups where required.
• Participate in both internal and customer complaint reviews.
• Monitor supply of solvents and adhesives with respect to scheduled orders and prepare purchase requisitions as necessary.
• Monitor material handling equipment including hoist, pallet jacks and lift trucks for safety and prepare maintenance work orders where service or repair is required.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and in full in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Direct and supervise lead hands and production personnel in carrying out their responsibilities; motivate, coach and counsel as required.
• Review and approve employee timecards.
• Ensure plant regulations and safety standards are understood and adhered to.
• Train or assign training to maintain sufficient skill levels in department.
• Evaluate and conduct performance appraisals.

• Daily contact with other Supervisors and the production management group.
• Regular contact with HR regarding employees.
• Some contact with Sales & Service regarding distribution of product.
• Daily contact with General Manager for direction and guidance.

• Must be able to work in a plant environment moving safely in and around machines and equipment.
• Must be able to maintain quotas and production standards while ensuring work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner.

Some physical effort required - may be high duration and low-intensity or moderate duration and intensity.

• Primarily on the facility floor; some time in an office.
• Hazards are those normally associated with a Plant position and include noise levels above 85 decibels, warm building temperature during mid-summer months.
• Personal and product safety requirements for the plant include hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and hairnets.

• High School and some post-secondary courses plus five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience OR more than ten (10) years’ manufacturing experience; three (3) to five (5) in a supervisory capacity.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to motivate and coach.
• Strong personal integrity and work ethic; positive attitude, drive & energy.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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