PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Empire Packing is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee all aspects of the assigned production line(s). You will take direction from Operations on scheduling, line preparation and production execution, and supervise line staff to meet daily goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality, ensuring safe equipment operations, training new employees, managing attendance, coordinating with QA, Maintenance and Plant Manager, and maintaining GMP, sanitation and proper labeling throughout the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to use various databases and applications independently.
• Ability to manage the general services functional areas: purchasing, transportation processing, inventory management, and contracts and accountable property.
• Ability to establish professional working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s).
• Responsible for production quality and safety.
• Ensure tools and supplies are available and equipment is stored properly.
• Coordinate line change-overs and notify maintenance when needed.
• Oversee line employees, train new staff, and manage attendance and Master Schedule.
• Maintain sanitation, GMP compliance, and proper labeling of finished product.

Skills

Production knowledge

English proficiency

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Leadership of contractors

Problem solving

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Databases and applications

Job description

Description

Position at Empire Packing

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

Classification:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Take direction from Operations on scheduling, line preparation and production execution. This individual will be a direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Oversee the operations to provide day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to prescribed scheduled, priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to ensure production efficiencies are met hourly, evaluate all department work performance and take corrective action.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 1. Monitor and supervise all aspects of assigned production line(s)
• 2. Responsible for production quality
• 3. Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available
• 4. Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly
• 5. Make sure all production change-overs and performed properly
• 6. Notify maintenance when maintenance is required
• 7. Make sure all re-work is returned to the proper lines in a timely manner
• 8. Oversee the integrity of finished product (quality, weights, labeling etc…)
• 9. Notify Plant Manger when issues arise
• 10. Ensure production efficiency
• 11. Make sure that they proper lot numbers for raw materials are being used consistently
• 12. Responsible for production related communication flow and coordination between line workers
• 13. Supervise line employees in setting up and executing daily activities
• 14. Ability to train new employees on assigned duties
• 15. Manage attendance of employee and send available personnel to other departments as needed
• 16. Verify that all personnel are in attendance on the Master Schedule
• 17. Communicate problems about line production with QA Manager, Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager
• 18. Transfer hours as necessary on Master Schedule
• 19. Discipline and reward employees when appropriate
• 20. Assist in production scheduling
• 21. Troubleshoot line issues and communicate equipment issues with Production Maintenance Manager
• 22. Monitor quality of finished product, quality of workmanship, case product labels, pallet quality, palletizing of product, wrapping of pallets
• 23. Verify transfer of finished product from production floor to storage
• 24. Responsible for sanitation of work areas
• 25. Assures compliance with all company safety rules
• 26. Follow and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and proper operation of equipment
• 27. Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety proactive
• 28. Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures (GMP)
• 29. Coordinate bathroom breaks and lunch periods
• 30. Monitor the cleanliness of designated areas of the plant
• 31. Must know job requirements for all positions on assigned production line(s)
• 32. Complete required daily paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS

• § High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• § Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• § Ability to speak, read, and write English
• § Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• § Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• § Ability to use various databases and applications independently
• § Ability to comprehend the implications of process, policies and regulations, against requirements.
• § Ability to manage the general services functional areas: purchasing, transportation processing, inventory management, and contracts and accountable property.
• § Ability to establish a new network of professional working relationships with customers, colleagues and service provides, while further developing existing networks.
• § Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems effectively and independently and identify alternative solutions
• § Ability to effectively manage and lead other contactors
• § Ability to interact with people who have different values, cultures and backgrounds.

Licenses/training

• § Safety Training
• § Safety Quality Food (SQF) Training
• § Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training
• § Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training
• § Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Training
• § Food Defense Training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing.

HEARING:

Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Depending on work assignment must be able to work in a noisy work environment.

REPETITIVE MOTION:

Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES:

Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

Must be able to frequently lift light to heavy objects throughout the day. Must be able to exerts up to 10lbs of force occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental visual ability, and physical demands, requirements and licenses are not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays. 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Wage Scale $80,168.40-$85,000 * Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

EOE/VET/DISABILITY EMPIRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER