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Production Supervisor

• $20 Billion global foods manufacturer that has been in business for 50+ years has a need for a 2nd shift Production Supervisor
• They have 43 facilities nationwide and this is the largest operation with it being over 1,000,000 sqf and offering a ton of growth potential
• Our client offers fantastic benefits, stability, growth and a great team atmosphere.
• This job is open due to a pending retirement
• LOCAL candidates only

 
Responsibilities

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
• Manage, lead, coach, train and develop a team of 15-20 employees
• Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; appraising performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.
• Support & improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.
• Ensures safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and revised as necessary.
• Utilize lean, six-sigma, quality methodologies and other continuous improvement tools to track KPI’s, metrics and improve OEE efficiencies

Requirements

• HS diploma required
• Excellent leadership skills with a high-speed manufacturing and or military operations environment
• 2+ years manufacturing and or military supervision experience required 
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner.
• Computer literate in spreadsheet and word applications
• Open to working 2^ndshift (3 pm – 11 pm) and work overtime / weekends when necessary (overtime will be paid)

 
Pluses

• BS/BA in operations, business, engineering or related education
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, six-sigma or other continuous improvement tools.  Lean or Six-sigma certifications
• Able to work in a high-speed facility with the capability of tracking KPI's, efficiencies and implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledgeable of GMP’s, FDA, AIB, USDA, SQF and OSHA regulations
• Military veteran specifically with the ability to train, coach and develop. Ideally COO, NCOO or an E-7 rank or higher

Military veteran preferred