Production Supervisor - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Synergy Flavors; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee team operations across multiple shifts. The role involves managing workflow, ensuring safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in production management, particularly within food manufacturing, and a commitment to LEAN principles. This position offers a competitive salary range based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years production experience desirable, especially in food manufacturing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write safety rules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and direct workflow to meet customer orders.
• Interview, hire, and train employees, including performance appraisals.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing principles

Effective speaking skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Production Supervisor - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

This range is provided by Synergy Flavors. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$69,000.00/yr - $103,000.00/yr

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Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor manages a team and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the company policies; responsibilities include directing workflow to meet customer orders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide first-level leadership, support, coaching, and direction to the manufacturing team.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department, analyze production work orders, assign labor, and create equipment operating schedules to meet internal and external needs.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all employees to foster problem solving and continuous improvement using LEAN Manufacturing principles. Suggest changes to work conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
• Facilitate effective information sharing across production, planning, maintenance, warehouse, and customer service to meet deadlines.
• Interview, hire, and train employees, including performance appraisals.
• Work with ERP systems to ensure scheduled orders are completed and inventory issues are resolved, including cycle counts.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, coach employees to exceed safety, quality, customer service, and cost metrics.
• Maintain production and time records.
• Reward, discipline employees, and address safety, quality issues, or complaints.
• Report incidents and downtime daily.
• Write procedures and SOPs, and lead their implementation and training.
• Oversee quality and quantity of output, employee training, and skills development.
• Collaborate with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting, HR, and R&D departments.
• Assist in improvement or capital projects with Plant Manager and other departments.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by plant personnel.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Production Management, or related field preferred. 3+ years production experience desirable, especially in food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write safety rules, instructions, manuals, reports, and correspondence. Effective speaking skills.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and ability to interpret graphs.
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Proficiency with general computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to learn new systems.

Salary range: $69,160.00 - $103,740.00

The actual compensation offered will depend on various factors including location, skills, education, and experience. The position remains open until filled.

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