Position: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
SUMMARY:
Major frozen food manufacturer is currently seeking a Production Supervisor. This is a young, privately-owned organization that offers tremendous growth opportunities.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Primary responsibility is to oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the Production Department. Will be responsible for Associate safety, production results, as well as food safety/quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To train, teach, coach and motivate Associates.
- To supervise activities of Associates, directing their efforts to meet production goals in a safe manner.
- To maintain safety, quality, sanitation and productivity standards.
- To ensure production lines are ready to run at start-up.
- To recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
- To ensure product meets required specifications.
- To follow safety procedures at all time and ensure safety of Associates.
- To communicate previous shift issues to incoming shift Supervisors and discuss action plans to resolve issues.
- To identify specific problems and identify solutions to get them resolved. This includes developing action plans for the next step.
- Achieve budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis.
- Manage system to run line at a minimum of 98% efficiency.
- To consistently achieve first hour results at 100% or better.
- To manage waste to less than 2%.
- To initiate or suggest plans to motivate Associates to achieve production goals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 yrs experience in a Supervisory capacity.
- AA degree or college coursework preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
DESIRED QUALITIES & CAPABILITIES:
- An energetic individual with 3 to 8 years of experience
- Capable of working long hours and weeks,
- Detail oriented and has good computer skills.
- They need to be able to work under stress
- Self motivator which is going to bring corrective actions to the table
- Prefer a candidate with Packaging experience which understands and can learn how to operate and trouble shoot equipment from an operations point of view
If growth and skill development are some of your career goals, this would be an excellent time to get on board with a stable, growing organization that knows how to take care of their people. Please send a Microsoft Word Copy resume to Adam@cbamemphis.com
