(972) 393-4471
Blair, WI, US
Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire
Industry: ENGINEERING
Salary: 62,500 - 73,000 Annual
5 days ago
Department: Cheese
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Plant Operations Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership for plant operations. This individual will work closely with all departments to establish and enforce safe process methods that ensure operational effectiveness and production adherence.
The Production Supervisor will champion an environment of respect and responsibility through professional communication, accountability, teamwork, quality, safety, and productivity.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:
Report employee safety, food safety, and food quality issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain heightened responsibility for food safety and food quality.
Manage, mentor, and support production operations and employees.
Work jointly with Maintenance to identify equipment issues, establish daily operational priorities, improve machine efficiency, and manage the priority and completion of work during the shift.
Communicate and facilitate production expectations with plant personnel, ensuring goals are met on a daily and monthly basis.
Ensure processing equipment setups are completed within the required timeframe to meet departmental productivity expectations.
Establish training procedures and processes that improve job knowledge, including cross-training.
Provide daily updates to department management.
Build strong working relationships with plant personnel through leadership, teaching, and effective communication while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
Provide day-to-day support to the Plant Superintendent regarding staffing, quality, efficiency, and daily operations.
Act as backup in the absence of the Plant Superintendent.
Understand software controls, including addressing system performance issues and providing training.
Effectively delegate responsibilities while maintaining respectful relationships with employees.
Maintain a zero-injury safety culture and motivate employees to follow safety policies and procedures.
Participate in management reviews of the Food Safety and Quality system.
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information, participating in group problem-solving, and developing alternative solutions.
Build a positive team environment, improve morale, and establish group commitment to meeting goals and objectives.
Manage projects by creating workable plans, communicating changes effectively, building commitment, and overcoming resistance.
Develop realistic action plans by prioritizing and planning work activities and identifying additional resources as needed.
Maintain availability to employees, provide regular performance feedback, develop employee skills, and encourage professional growth.
Communicate employee performance or behavioral concerns, both positive and negative, to Human Resources.
React effectively under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration, accept responsibility for actions, and follow through on commitments.
Lead and guide all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures and report any nonconformities.
Lead and guide all Safety policies and procedures and report any nonconformities.
Lead and guide Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures and report any nonconformities.
Establish and maintain strong customer relationships as needed.
Work with Quality to promptly investigate customer complaints, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and provide follow-up.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with brand-owner leadership teams to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with brand-owner leadership teams to ensure strong safety, quality, service, and cost performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as internet/intranet and organizational software.
Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques.
Independent worker and analytical thinker with the ability to resolve complex problems.
Strong professional communication skills with coworkers, team members, and consultants.
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of situations and events and respond appropriately.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, creativity, and flexibility.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Understanding of products manufactured and the processes involved.
Advanced understanding of equipment operations and troubleshooting.
Strong communication skills to maintain high levels of confidentiality, safety, health, quality, and efficiency.
Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance.
Ability to understand and respond to daily production needs.
Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead, participate in, and work directly with cross-functional teams and individuals.
Ability to plan, initiate, direct, and execute short- and long-term programs.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities.
Strong presence and ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.
Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment.
Detail-oriented and quality-minded.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of safety regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Approximately 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Approximately 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and loss-control programs highly desirable.
Technical knowledge of fluid milk, cheese, and drying operations preferred.
Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
Work may be performed in a general office environment with low to moderate noise exposure. The position may occasionally be exposed to loud sounds or distracting noise levels.
The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, taste, or smell.
Frequent verbal and written communication is required, including interaction with vendors, suppliers, consultants, and internal personnel. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. The employee will frequently walk and stand and may be required to sit, use hands to operate tools or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, or smell.
The employee should be able to regularly lift up to 55 pounds and push or pull up to 75 pounds. The position requires the ability to climb ladders and work at elevations above four feet.
Employees may be regularly exposed to cold temperatures in storage areas and warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity. Wet walking surfaces are common.
This position operates in a professional office environment with regular face-to-face interaction with employees, vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Noise levels are generally low, although occasional exposure to louder equipment or distracting noise may occur.
The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards, wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles, warm temperatures exceeding 100°F, cold temperatures in storage areas, moving mechanical equipment, chemicals used during sanitation processes, and elevated noise levels.
The employee may also be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.
Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed. PPE may include:
Protective eyewear or face shields
Hearing protection
Hair and beard nets
Required uniforms
Protective footwear
Rubber gloves
Chemical-resistant aprons when working with chemicals
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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