Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to manage and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of supervisory experience and must be capable of ensuring high standards of quality and safety in food production. This role offers competitive benefits, including insurance coverage, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and materials on a daily basis.
• Coach and train operators on equipment safety and operation.
• Ensure compliance with food packaging safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Mechanical understanding

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionThe 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)