1st Shift Production Supervisor

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Oversee and coordinate all daily production for the plant to meet customer dates and maintain acceptable production rates for the company's success. Promote a positive culture through training, educating, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all orders are completed on time and to Company and Customer standards Manage the resources in specified area to achieve the expected outcome for scheduled production. Continually analyze daily performance, yields, staffing, and downtime to maximize response time to production changes and to reduce loss to the company. Responsible for the daily employee needs per production area Track employee production to ensure they are at acceptable levels on an hourly basis Responsible for continuous mentoring, training, and communicating with all employees to facilitate growth and progress Communicate and enforce all company policies, guidelines, and programs fairly and equitably. Lead leaders and hourly employees across an area in the plant Work closely with other members of the Leadership team Ensure that the production floor is a safe environment, free from hazards and promote and enforce all safety policies Responsible for documenting any accidents or near misses Responsible for making sure employee time and attendance is updated daily Responsible for making sure performance and training records are current and accurate Seek continuous improvements Any other duties assigned Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred 3-5 years supervisory experience preferred 2-5 years manufacturing experience preferred On the job training provided

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures Ability to pay close attention to detail Skill in operating various equipment as needed to perform the job Skill in multitasking and time management Ability to effectively manage personnel of varying skills and disciplinary backgrounds Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP's, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers Must be able to reach, touch, grasp Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products.

Level of Physical Requirements:

Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 40 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs