Production Supervisor

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.), with occasional mandatory hours on Saturday.

This hands-on leadership role directs a team of production workers to meet daily goals while upholding quality and safety standards. You will partner with production, quality, and maintenance teams to sustain a safe, efficient operation, coach staff, develop schedules, and supervise SOP implementation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervision and leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably food or processing.
• BA/BS in business, management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and personnel on third shift.
• Train and develop employees on skills, SOPs, and company goals.
• Monitor safety, quality, and equipment, and coordinate with maintenance.
• Record and analyze production data to identify improvements.
• Coordinate with recruiters for new hires and scheduling.
• Create shift schedules and assign tasks.
• Write, review, and modify SOPs.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean principles

Communication

Training

Education

BA/BS degree in business, management, engineering or related field

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for a Production Supervisor for our 3rd shift to join our team!

3rd Shift

10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., with occasional mandatory hours on Saturday depending on production needs

Position Overview

This is a hands-on position and requires the individual to lead the daily activities of a team of production workers. The Supervisor will be accountable for achieving operational goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.

This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. Focused on overall operational success, the individual will work closely with the production, quality, and maintenance teams to maintain optimal quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Continuously train and develop employees on job skills, best practices, SOP, and the Company vision by coaching and role modeling.
• Effectively communicate job expectations to a wide range of in-house and temporary employees.
• Monitor and evaluate teammate performance and provide appropriate feedback through use of positive reinforcement, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing teammates on the use of equipment, resources and processes.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
• Provide production information by recording, compiling, and analyzing production performance records and data.
• Resolve problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
• Identify and implement cost reductions and/or process improvements.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and communicating with the maintenance team.
• Communicate effectively with team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Follow instructions as directed by the Production Manager or other plant executives.
• Coordinate with the recruiter, conduct interviews for new candidates, and fill out evaluation sheets.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of a production shift.
• Create schedules and work assignments.
• Write, review, and modify SOPs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense-related activities.
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain an environment for continuous improvement.
• Monitor quality standards; follow GMP’s.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing supervision and leadership, continuous improvement, and lean techniques; food or processing environment experience is preferred.
• Must have a BA or BS degree in business, management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have English language proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 pounds to a height of approximately 4 feet.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be comfortable working in a loud and fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive movements and tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a hot environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to lead teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take directions.
• Close attention to detail.
• Focus on quality.
• Flexibility.

Position Backup

• Absences covered by other Production Supervisors, Production Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.