Production Supervisor

Trinidad Benham Corporation; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food packaging industry is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee operations in LaGrange, GA. The role involves monitoring production, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Competitive vacation/sick pay plans

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Production Supervisor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of facility production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and maintain employee attendance records.
• Coach and train operators for safe equipment operation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Mechanical understanding

Problem assessment

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Production Supervisor

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: LaGrange, GA

Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading employees in a manner to produce maximum quality and minimum scrap and the administration and enforcement of Company rules, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Monitor production and materials on a daily basis.
• Maintain employee records for attendance, performance, skill level and training documentation.
• Coach, teach, train, motivate and oversee operators in order to ensure safe and proper operation of all equipment.
• Ensure that operators operate within approved safe food and quality specifications.
• Ensure that all operators report any equipment problems; follow-up in order to ensure that effective maintenance support is maintained.
• Maintain communication with alternate shift supervisors, specifically on passing on any pertinent information to the shift that follows or to other operations management.
• Maintain communication with other departments.
• Ensure that production reports are complete and ready to be entered into the computer including labor hours.
• Communicate, administer and enforce company rules, policies and procedures consistently and equitably.
• Build cooperation and team spirit among team members.
• Ability to coordinate staffing requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring food packaging safety, food defense and quality standards.
• Alternate team member.
• Alternate team member will provide coverage for said responsibilities in absence and member will provide coverage for Alternate team member’s responsibilities in case of their absence.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent
• 5+ years experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to organize and plan work.
• Must display positive attitude.
• Ability to handle stress of deadlines and constantly changing priorities.
• Knowledge of facility production capability, material availability, and production costs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must understand mechanical equipment.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.
• Ability to evaluate situation and make decisions with little or not guidance.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)