Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

OSI Industries LLC in; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Production Supervisor for the 2nd Shift. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and optimizing production processes. Strong leadership and communication skills are needed, along with experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, lean manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of 21-25 employees.
• Document production activities and report variances.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BA/BS in Business Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Production Supervisor 2nd Shift (Finance)

Production Supervisor 2nd Shift (Finance)

Job Responsibilities

• Job supervises a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage a team.

• Job leads/supervises/manages 21-25 employees

• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management.

• Document daily production activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.

• Review daily maintenance effectiveness and work with staff from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize, request, and ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.

• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.

• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.

• Apply corrective action consistently when required.

• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skill

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

• In Business Management, Production Operations Management, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or equivalent experience acquired through work experience.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.