3rd Shift RAW Production Supervisor

This position requires focus on the assigned production department within the Operations Function. Responsible for supervision of the daily operations of the assigned Department, including but not limited to training of lead employees, record and inventory review, meeting HACCP requirements, planning and communication with other departments.

Essential Functions

Communicate/Coordinate/Supervise department's daily work tasks to meet requirements and objectives

Train lead persons in all job requirements, including supervisory responsibilities

Ensure that all employees in the department are trained and understand the process to be fully qualified to perform the job

Work with department managers to plan work and allocate labor to fulfill operations needs within scheduled shift and minimizing need for overtime

Confers with Management, HR, and employees on departmental problems, and recommends changes or work practices to improve department standards

Tracks KPIs and compiles required reports

Documents steps taken to resolve deficiencies. Participates or leads continuous improvement projects, as needed

Completes daily timesheets and scheduled time off for employees in a timely and accurate manner

Ensures that employees adhere to company policies and work rules.

Coach, develop, and provide continuous feedback to employees. Conducts employee performance evaluations as scheduled

Conducts disciplinary actions of department employees in coordination with the Human Resources Department.

Represents Department at company meetings, functions and/or activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED. Holds relevant Certificate or Industry Certification and/or completion of post secondary classes

Knowledge of food processing and at least 3 years of experience in similar environment

Minimum 2-3 years experience supervising and leading a group of employees in a manufacturing environment

Additional Responsibilities

Language Skills

Must have excellent technical oral and written communication skills

Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel

Mathematical Skills

Must have basic math skills

Must have the ability to create, read and analyze charts, graphs and logs

Reasoning Ability

Must have good analytical and logical problem solving skills

Proven Problem Solving skills, able to solve complex issues with assistance

Certificates, Licenses and Registration

HACCP certification a plus

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift overhead up to 30 pounds

Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods in refrigerated environment as well as in cooking areas

Ability to work with industrial strength cleaning chemicals

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a refrigerated or cooking environment

Must be able to work in a meat-processing environment