Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct the processing, packaging and material handling activities on a designated shift, ensuring safe, efficient operations and timely production of finished products.

You will supervise employees, coordinate workflow, monitor quality and safety standards, and collaborate with other department managers to meet production objectives and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years production/group leader experience in manufacturing, preferably in a food-related industry.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and production processes.
• BS/BA degree in a related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise processing, packaging and material handling on a shift.
• Coordinate shift activities to meet production objectives.
• Review budgets for the production area.
• Maintain control over manpower and labor costs in production-related areas.
• Ensure compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP programs.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS/BA in related field desirable

Job description

Overview

Directs the processing, material handling and packaging activities on a designated shift in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the desired quality, quantity and timely production of finished products.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibility: Directly supervises employees in the processing, packaging and material handling areas at the Allen and Quality Bakery plants. Responsible for the direction, coordination and results of the production area during a designated shift. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and appraising employees; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints/grievances and resolving problems.
• Coordinates the shift’s processing, packaging and material handling activities through supervision of employees to ensure the shift’s product production objectives are accomplished.
• Reviews budgets for the production area.
• Maintains control over manpower and labor costs in the production-related areas through cost-effective scheduling and utilization of personnel.
• Maintains shift performance for scheduling, production, quality and safety standards.
• Controls and minimizes overtime labor costs, maintenance/repair costs, downtime and product re-work.
• Ensures compliance to all federal, state and local laws and company policies.
• Ensures all required production reporting is timely and accurate.
• Provides training, direction, development, evaluation, coaching and leadership to employees.
• Maintains good employee and corporate relations.
• Coordinates with other department managers and supervisors to ensure proper material handling, maintenance, accounting, quality assurance and inventory control activities and procedures.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, productivity, and maintenance in the processing, packaging and material handling areas.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant’s Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventive control measures.
• Responsible for preventive control measures including proper Allergen Cleaning. If properly trained to run the Grade A Dairy process, responsibilities will also include process control measures such as proper time and temperature requirements for pasteurization.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years production/group leader experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food-related industry.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and production processes.
• BS/BA degree in a related field desirable.

Competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Command Skills
• Timely Decision Making
• Managing Diversity
• Innovation Management
• Integrity and Trust

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk,climb, crouch,lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 poundsa distance of 25feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an8–12-hourshift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors,moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.