Production Supervisor

Sauer Brands, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor based in San Luis Obispo, CA to oversee daily production and processing teams. You will perform job hazard analyses, minimize downtime, manage absences, and drive efficiency while supporting safety initiatives and reporting to the Operations Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food manufacturing, supervisory experience, and strong ERP/OEE system knowledge, with bilingual English/Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• 2+ years experience in food manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of production and processing staff.
• Direct setup and adjustments of production lines.
• Ensure product conformance and line efficiency; meet schedules.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

People management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft ERP

RedZone OEE

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of all team members in the production and processing departments. The successful candidate will be able to perform job hazard analysis with assistance from Safety and the Operations Manager, minimize line downtime, increase efficiency, and manage employee absences and performance issues. The Production Supervisor will execute special projects and initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support plant operations. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure product conformance and line efficiency
• Directs setup and adjustments of production machines/lines
• Interprets specifications and job orders to workers and assigns duties
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production lines, department, or work crew
• Understands, utilizes and trains staff on ERP and OEE systems
• Work cross-functionally with all departments
• Safety role model
• Supports an injury-free workplace by modeling good safety habits
• Ensures PPE is worn by staff as required
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Leadership
• Supervises and leads staff with a servant leader perspective
• Analyzes and resolves or assists workers in resolving personnel problems
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Culture Building
• Act as a servant leader
• Keen eye for safety opportunities
• Work in a customer-centric manner
• Represent the company positively through supplier relations
• Support the Operations Manager as necessary with projects or necessary research
• Conduct Risk Management and/or Job Hazard Analysis

Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • Meet or exceed defined KPIs for production efficiency.
• Culture Building
  • Fully support Safety Initiatives at SBI
  • Promote safety as a condition
  • Organizational Health KPIs
• Objectives and Behavioral Expectations
  • Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI
  • Personal Effectiveness – meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position

• Personal Characteristics
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
  • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
  • Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
  • Smart, creative and inquisitive
  • Character and Integrity – Does the right thing even when no one is looking
  • Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
  • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
  • Dependable team player with positive attitude
• Determination / Grit – Pursuit of Excellence
  • Passion for organization, and attention to details
  • Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
  • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
  • Stellar references based on contributions and performance
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
  • Strong people management skills and with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
  • Strong problem-solving skills
• Education & Experience
  • Minimum High School Diploma required, some college preferred
  • 2+ years experience working in food manufacturing required
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Experience with ERP System (Oracle/PeopleSoft) and OEE system (RedZone) preferred
  • Other:
• Location
  • Based in San Luis Obispo, CA

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.