Production Supervisor

American Italian Pasta Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a second shift in MO (St. Louis area). The role directs safety, quality, and productivity, coaches CI practices, and ensures proper training completion.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and SAP knowledge, with strong data interpretation and communication skills. Responsibilities include scheduling, changeovers, record keeping, and liaising with Quality Control to implement procedural improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related field required.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Proficient in spreadsheets; able to analyze and interpret data to drive production performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead production employees and communicate goals and objectives.
• Coordinate communication between production floor and management.
• Ability to draft reports, develop one-point lessons, and publish training material.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily startup, routine production and changeover for assigned lines using SAP tools.
• Schedule personnel including training, callouts, and temporary workers.
• Maintain records for reprocess and downtime worksheets.
• Verify daily production numbers with warehouse and pack production.
• Implement production plan for the shift and ensure schedule adherence.
• Manage indirect material inventory to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with Quality Control on holds and new procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders for Production.
• Lead continuous improvements and GMP/5S adherence.
• Participate in assigned projects and safety initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

This shift leadership role gives production associates direction in safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitates and executes the production department's action plans. Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems. Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility. Performs all tasks safely to ensure achievement of Quality, Service, and Cost objectives. Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements. The Production Supervisor will work to naturalize and propagate a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture on the production floor by coaching and facilitating the use of the CI toolsets and standard processes to production employees. Responsible for leveraging team-based problem-solving techniques (e.g., Production floor gembas, 5S, root cause, etc.) to investigate, analyze, identify, and mitigate causes of performance gaps on the production line. Responsible for building associate capability and proficiency in operating and maintaining line equipment with the objective of instilling a sense of "machine ownership" in each associate that will be the foundation of the CI initiative. The Supervisor will be accountable for ensuring that production line associates complete the required training matrix for (his/her) line and machine in a specified time determined by plant management. The Supervisor must be energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable in leading teams, maintaining a sense of urgency in "Making Success Routine" on the production floor, and building the case for CI initiatives focused on enhancing the stability and reliability of the production line.

Employee Type: Full time Location: MO St Louis Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Production Supervisor Job Description: Schedule: Second Shift, occasional Third Shift Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis MO 63111

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73k -$124k Annually with additional bonus potential

Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines using SAP tools.

Scheduling of personnel to include training, callouts, and Temporary employees.

Maintaining records for reprocess.

Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets.

Update and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports.

Collect, verify, and file the production checklists.

Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers.

Implement the production plan for the shift.

Ensure that the current production schedule is being followed.

Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available.

Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues.

Coordinate the maintenance work order process for Production.

Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents).

Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per management.

Manage GMP/5S guidelines.

Participate in projects as assigned.

Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.

Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility.

Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation.

Develop and deliver presentations as required.

Support Plant’s Safety Initiatives and Policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or related field required.

Knowledge of SAP preferred.

The Supervisor must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, and be able to assimilate, analyze, and interpret data to effectively drive production line performance.

Possess effective written and verbal communications skills

Effectively lead production employees, communicate goals and objectives

Coordinate communication between production floor associates and management

The ability to draft reports, develop one-point lessons, and publish written training material

Physical Activity / Working Conditions

Work is performed in various locations inside and outside the Plant.

Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wetness, heights, dust, moving equipment, vibrations, and vapors.

Equipment used includes various pumps, valves, piping, hose, tanks, machinery, computers and associated software, control panel, forklifts, hand tools, copy machine, label makers and any equipment identified in the role.

Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, slip resistant/safety shoes and hearing protection.

Employees must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company.

Job tasks may involve: Lifting up to 55 pounds.

Frequent carrying, reaching, bending, crawling, standing and repetitive motion, and working at heights.

Employees will be expected to attend safety and GMP training, serve on the facility safety committee if requested and participate in hazard analysis and resolution.

Travel to other sites may periodically be required.

EEO Statement

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

At Winland Foods, we're passionate about creating exceptional food experiences that bring people together.

We are a dynamic and growing company specializing in meal preparation products - from pasta and sauces to plant-based proteins and more.

Our portfolio includes beloved consumer brands and custom private-label solutions for retail and foodservice channels.

Why Work With Us?

We believe in being exceptional from the land to the table. That means: Commitment to Quality: We consistently exceed industry standards across our value chain.

Sustainability & Responsibility: We prioritize environmental stewardship and make a positive impact on the world around us.

People First: The safety, well-being, and growth of our employees are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Culture

At Winland Foods, you'll find an environment where your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

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At Winland Foods, you'll find opportunities across operations, supply chain, marketing, and product development - roles where your work truly makes an impact. By joining our team, you become part of a forward-thinking organization that values passion, collaboration, and shared success with our customers. Together, we're shaping the future of food.

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