Production Supervisor

FHLB Des Moines; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, schedule and direct the production operations department to meet productivity, safety, quality, delivery and cost goals in a manufacturing environment.

You will lead daily activities, coordinate material handling, and drive continuous improvement using lean techniques and SOPs while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and instructions and respond to questions from management and inter‑department staff.
• Capable of leading discussions and meetings with peers and associates from other departments.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn guest supply technology software (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and monitor daily activities and performance of production associates to ensure productivity, quality, safety and policy compliance.
• Direct, coordinate and monitor activity of the material handling area for direct and indirect labor.
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and conflict resolution.
• Take corrective action as necessary and per policy.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate policy changes; address concerns and encourage improvements.
• Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations and terminations as needed.
• Assess business demand, prioritize and assign daily work; determine line staffing.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

JOB SUMMARY

The production supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling and directing the work efforts of the production operations department of the facility in an effort to meet and/or exceed, productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and ensure the department operates according to established company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities and performance of production direct and indirect associates to assure delivery of high productivity, quality, customer service and compliance of standard company policies and procedures, safety.
• Direct, coordinate and monitor daily activities and performance of the material handling area for both direct and indirect labor.
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict.
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and following company policy.
• Conduct regular department or pre-shift meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement.
• Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary.
• Evaluate and interpret business demand, prioritize and distribute daily work assignments.
• Establish line assignment and staffing depending on the line priority list.
• Determine and monitor work station assignments/rotation, associate breaks and required overtime.
• Meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels in the material handling and production areas by using a warehouse management system (WMS).
• Review and record all production documentation.
• Participate in the implementation and roll‑out of lean principles using 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban methods and tools.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Coordinate efforts with the safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent degree; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Professional Skills Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and instructions and respond to questions from management and inter‑department staff.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments proactively and constructively.
• Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Provide effective training to department staff in areas such as standard operating procedures (SOP), safety, conduct, etc.
• Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary.
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments proactively and constructively.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions including immediate corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Analyze situations in a critical manner presenting proactive ways rather than reactive solutions.
• Tactfully approaches others.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn and apply guest supply technology software and programs (i.e., Warehouse Management System).

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other equipment, and telephone to talk and hear. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold or elevated ambient temperature, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and the environment fast-paced. May be required to use a scanner, power hand jack, manual hand jack, stacker and forklift. Must wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as goggles, hairnets, and steel toes boots during work operation. Travel may be required to visit other office locations or attend company events, staff meetings or training sessions. May be required to utilize personal vehicles for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting. Must possess a valid state Driver’s License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. This position may require evening, weekend or other shift work depending on business needs.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.