Production Supervisor

Direct Staffing Inc; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a Production Supervisor to ensure production efficiency in a food manufacturing environment. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Food Science or a related field, along with previous supervisory experience and technical knowledge of food processing equipment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred.
• 1-2 years Supervisory experience required.
• Technical knowledge of food-related equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines are running efficiently at all times.
• Conduct daily housekeeping and monitor compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in employee training and production reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

4 year degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

This position is responsible for maximizing productivity while showing continuous improvement in scrap, safety and quality objectives in a team-based environment. This position must also ensure that the production lines are run efficiently at all times with the correct amount of employees. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Productivity/Quality All Hourly Production Employees

§ Ensure production lines are running efficiently

§ Must be actively working with a continuous improvement mindset

§ This position is a backup for Filler Operator, Cook, Sanitor, and Ingredient Handler.

Safety & Sanitation

§ Daily housekeeping for the shift

§ Assurance of compliance with plant Good Manufacturing Processes

§ Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.

§ Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Project Work

§ Daily Production, Operating and Efficiency Reports

Line Start Ups & Shut Downs

Employee Training

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

§ 4 year degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Science, Management Supervision, FMO (Food Manufacturing Organization)

§ 3-5 years in Food Manufacturing or related industry preferred

§ 1-2 years Supervisory experience

§ Technical knowledge of food related equipment

§ Must possess excellent leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading others

§ Available to work a flexible work schedule

§ Must be able to lift/carry boxes of product components

§ Must be able to tolerate a warm climate working environment

§ Must wear appropriate safety and GMP gear in designated areas of the plant

§ Able to walk and/or stand on concrete floors for long periods of time

§ Able to ambulate hands and fingers to operate necessary equipment for the position, which includes a telephone, computer, radio, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES

§ Must be an independent thinking with the ability to make decisions quickly

§ Must have a sense of urgency coupled with the ability to proactively solve problems

§ Must display initiative and ingenuity

§ On the job training regarding Training by HACCP Coordinator

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc