Production Supervisor

Full Time
Akron, OH
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description

Summary: Supervises and coordinates shift activities of production department(s) in the blending, processing and packaging of food and beverage products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Ensure that all employees adhere to all safety & quality rules of the organization.
  • Responsible for maximizing and increasing efficiencies for all production lines, being aware of downtime and making decisions to minimize downtime while ensuring we are producing a quality product for our customers.
  • Responsible for printing all production schedules, distributing to appropriate operators and picking up old production schedules.
  • Responsible for ensuring the production floor is GMP compliant, audit ready always and ensure our HACCP plan is being followed at all times.
  • Engage with employees training, motivating and positively enforcing Safety, GMP's, Quality Checks and increasing efficiency.
  • Coach, mentor and document employees to develop into assets for the company and avoid reoccurrence of errors.
  • Schedule and staff according to production needs.
  • Hold employees accountable for highest standards consistently while delegating and challenging subordinates.
  • Promptly and thoroughly document employee discretions and correction notices.
  • Responsible for employee training on all aspects of their position.
  • Ensure first case checks are being performed at the start of the shift and for every order, assisting operators when needed.
  • Ensure all paperwork for all machines are checked for accuracy, timeliness, neatness and signed off.
  • Assist with administering breaks for employees, operate machines when operators call out and assist with managing the floor while operating a machine.
  • Assists in shift transitions, start-ups and shutdowns.
  • Assists with ensuring production is running in accordance with the production and blend schedules as determined by Scheduling Manager.
  • Performs routine walks of the facility to monitor production and assists operators in the resolution of any production issues.
  • Becomes familiar with and understands the sanitation procedures and performs sanitation procedures as needed.
  • Becomes familiar with and understands the Warehouse Management System and assists with problem resolution as needed.
  • Performs CIP and Production piping connections as needed.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
  • Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Makes timely decisions and communicates changes effectively to all appropriate personnel and departments.
  • Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
  • Coordinates with Scheduling and Production Managers to assist in the preparation of blending, production and sanitation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
  • Reviews and signs-off on related HACCP documentation, and alerts QA Manager and Production Manager of any discrepancies.
  • Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
  • Participates in Shift Transition Meetings to facilitate solid communication of pertinent information to on coming and off going Production Supervisors.
  • Works to resolve worker grievances and alerts Production Manager and Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
  • Compiles, stores and retrieves production data and reports. Reviews daily attendance reports and communicates changes and necessary information to Payroll Department.
  • Aware of efficiencies and product loss and works steadily to meet plant goals.
  • Conducts end of shift meetings for summarization to management to provide information to the floor and feedback to management.
  • Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervises approximately 20 hourly employees in the Production Department.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws as a responsible and ethical agent of the company.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of Production Supervision experience
  • Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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