Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities + Flexes across all 3 production shifts to cover for other supervisors. Home Schedule will be Monday through Friday 12p-9p. + Tracks key performance indicators (KPI’s) of the production team’s performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor hours, and ensure s expectations are met or exceeded. + Responsible for monitoring the total production process including continual monitoring of the total product flow, equipment, process methodology, mechanical repair work orders, on-the-job training of employees, writing and developing standard operating procedures (SOP), product quality, product yields and safety excellence. + Ability to look at the production floor with a 48-hour mindset, ensuring the next production day is set for success. + Knows and understands equipment in the plant from staging, consuming, processing and final packaging. + Complete understanding of product and process specifications: Able to identify, execute and communicate all aspects. + Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, and observing control points, labor, and equipment. + Continuously improve s operations to maximize profit and minimize cost. + Works effectively with the maintenance team to minimize production downtime and ensure preventative maintenance is performed on schedule. + Investigates and resolves production deviations and issues. + Assists in production or other duties as assigned when needed. Team Building & Supervision + Ensures plant personnel are following standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and working in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving to achieve quality level production to exceed our customers' needs. + Leads production teams to achieve required safety, quality, productivity targets for production, sanitation, and logistics. + Builds a strong team by communicating performance expectations; monitoring and appraising performance; providing support, coaching, training, and enforcing standard policies and procedures to plant personnel. + Provides coaching, counseling, and disciplining to direct reports. + Leads team meetings and cross functional workshops. + Is involved in the hiring and training of new employees, refer employees for promotions. + Identifies training opportunities and needs within the production team and discusses needs with production manager and HR to develop training plan. + Will cover other shifts in Production Supervisor’s absence. Quality Assurance + Ensures adherence to GMP compliance and safety standards and provide the necessary training and communicate changes on each initiative. + Supervises the daily shift operations of the Department to ensure production standards, quality parameters, safety procedures, and department business plan goals are met. + Ensures the plant meets all government, customer and third-party audit requirements and implement corrective actions according to the audit results. + Isolates any product which will not meet the established quality standards or may cause a food safety hazard. Notifies the quality assurance department of any such occurrence and documents appropriately. + Follows established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements. Health & Safety + Conducts regular inspections to ensure machinery and equipment is well maintained and running safely according to specifications. + Performs all work in accordance with company standards and established safety procedures. + Follows company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers. Requirements Education and/or Experience:   + Must have a B.S/B.A. in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education or minimum of 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment. + Must understand FDA and OSHA regulations.    + Must have experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow.  + Knowledge and implementation of lean manufacturing principles is preferred but not required. + Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology, GMP and industry standards + Preferred dough experience but not required. Other Skills and Abilities   + A results-oriented individual with excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to do multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results within specified time frames + Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and make judgments, and a sense of urgency. + A decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and is adept at leading, learning, and motivating. + Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel. + Ability to evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement.  + Must have familiarity with operation layouts and automation improvements, budgeting and cost improvements. + Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial spirited, fast-paced and changing workplace environment with a desire to make a strong impact on the business. + Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Powered by JazzHR