Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Kayem Foods, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A family-owned food processing company in Woburn is looking for a Production Supervisor to manage daily operations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include directing teams to ensure compliance with safety standards, resolving operational issues, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. A BS/BA degree is preferred, along with bilingual skills in English and Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in food processing.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Must be flexible with work hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Direct workforce to ensure compliance with product safety and quality.
• Review production schedules to plan operations.
• Resolve operational problems to minimize costs.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Mathematical aptitude

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Production Supervisor plays a key role in managing and coordinating the day-to-day manufacturing operations for the assigned production team. The position requires a self-motivated individual who communicates well with employees and is capable of supervising, supporting, and motivating others. Additionally, this position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws. The supervisor will focus on employee development, employee safety, continuous improvement activities, product quality, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct the workforce to act in accordance with all product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
• Review production schedules to ascertain projected workload, product types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Observe workflow and machine utilization to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Work diplomatically to identify, address, and resolve employee conflicts or submit unresolved grievances to management for action.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Meet with work teams at least once per week to discuss past results and work to resolve current problems.
• Promote and maintain the META initiative which emphasizes employee engagement, team building and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of one to three years of supervisory/leadership experience preferably in food processing
• Ability to work onsite within a manufacturing plant environment
• BS/BA degree preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus
• Experience in effectively communicating, leading, motivating, and mentoring team
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills and possess strong mathematical aptitude
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and/or weekends
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Company Overview

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level - tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations - such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment) Reimbursement)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Management, and Production
• Industries: Food Production and Manufacturing

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