Production Supervisor - 1st Shift - New Berlin, WI area

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$75-85K/year Summary The Supervisor, Production is responsible for supervising employees in a manufacturing and packaging environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements, and enforces policies and procedures, recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions to realize production targets. Commitment to Deliver Excellence Every Day. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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. Maintain a neat, clean, organized, and safe work environment. Instruct and monitor production employees' work practices and conformance with cGMP policies. Possess and exhibit initiative to challenge the status quo and courage to implement new and different ideas. Engage the Team to participate in resolving issues utilizing various root cause analysis tools: A3, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram, 5W2H. Determine, prioritize, and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the department and assess functions to ensure the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Participate in the activities of employees engaged in the manufacturing process ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between work centers and departments. Participate in development of production plans and follow up to ensure that schedules are met and communicate changes or execution issues to all appropriate parties. Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and communicate same to others to correct or resolve to insure best chance of success. Assure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout all production operations. Train, coordinate, motivate and develop production employees. Perform basic equipment and operational failure analysis and act accordingly. Participate in plant audits to comply with SQF regulations and internal standards of excellence. Consult with quality assurance regarding accept or reject decisions on raw materials and finished goods. Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product. Responsible for operational KPI's- Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Maintain a working knowledge of ERP and OEE systems. Other duties as required. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals must determine work priorities and schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience preferred. Or 2 years of college and 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or 4-year high school diploma and 7-10 years of progressively responsible related experience Having or obtaining Forklift Certification/license required #TPGSJ