1st Shift Production Supervisor-TMV

Fpl Food, Llc; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

FPL Food, LLC in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor for first shift (5:30 AM-3:30 PM or end of production) with occasional weekends. The role oversees shift operations, ensures safety, and coaches staff to meet quality and efficiency standards.

Required are 2 years of supervisory manufacturing experience; a related degree or substitute for leadership; and strong leadership, communication, and safety knowledge. Kronos timekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility of monitoring employee time in Kronos or similar timekeeping system.
• Bachelor's degree and leadership experience while in college may substitute for the two years supervisory experience.
• Must demonstrate recognized leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication, written and oral, and customer service relationship skills; working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned processing activities in line with quality standards and regulations.
• Train and coach employees to follow SOPs safely and consistently.
• Maintain manpower documentation and attendance records daily.
• Maintain flow of materials to maximize efficiency, quality and throughput; investigate production problems.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies, procedures and safety standards; coordinate with HR on policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and support safety audits with the department.
• Lead or participate in process improvement using Six Sigma and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety regulations

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Business Management/Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Business Management/Food Science

Tools

Kronos timekeeping

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Management Thomasville - Further Processing, THOMASVILLE, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3524

It's Never a Dull Day at FPL! Come join the exciting and rewarding world of beef processing at the number one family-owned processor of fresh beef products and ground beef selections in the Southeast, FPL Food, LLC. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits including free basic life insurance, 401k match, service awards, paid time off, discounted beef, and an enjoyable place to work!

We are seeking a qualified Production Supervisors to work first shift (Schedule: M-F with occasional weekend, 5:30AM-3:30 PM or until end of production) for our Thomasville, Georgia Further Processing Facility.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for shift production operations. Responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment free of all recognizable hazards. Understand and adhere to policies related to safety and assure others do the same. Coach, train and instruct employees on how to consistently produce a quality product, while eliminating waste. Monitor performances based on expectations. Relay information daily to Production Manager and other supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees assigned processing activities, keeping consistent with our quality standards, federal and state regulations. Also responsible for maintaining and meeting the criteria set by customers and FPL Food in relationship to our current GMP and HACCP standards.
• Facilitate, develop and evaluate employees in assigned areas to make sure that our standard operating procedures are being followed in a safe and consistent manner. Train and coach employees as needed.
• Maintain manpower documentation including assuring time and attendance is kept up to date daily.
• Maintain the consistent flow of processing raw materials to produce maximum efficiency, quality, and throughput. Investigate and monitor production problems to help reduce and/or eliminate waste.
• Responsible for making sure that all employees adhere to plant policies, procedures, work rules and safety standards. Keep lines of communication open with the Human Resource Department concerning policies to ensure guidelines are being met.
• Responsible to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees and to work closely with the Safety Department to help audit and eliminate any unsafe hazards in the work area.
• Lead or participate in process improvement through the use of Six Sigma and project management as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Business Management, Food Science

Experience

Two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility of monitoring employee time in Kronos or similar timekeeping system.

Bachelor's degree and leadership experience while in college may substitute for the two years supervisory experience.

Special Skills, Competencies, & Other Qualifications

• 1. Must Demonstrate: Recognized leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• 2. Excellent communication, written and oral, and customer service relationship skills.
• 3. Working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
• 4. Intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Schedule

M-F with occasional Weekends (5AM-3:00PM)

The Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of employees assigned to this position.