Production Supervisor - Manufacturing 1st Shift

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Other Insurance Options

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage multiple production line functions at our Plant. You will oversee operations, ensure schedules are met, and collaborate with other supervisors to support departmental needs.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning staffing, training, and performance management to drive efficient production and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years of food manufacturing experience and production management.
• Strong communication across all levels and teams.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Hands-on leader with knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and CI.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate the workforce while maintaining safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned main plant production lines.
• Lead across the entire main plant floor; set example.
• Drive improvements using established methods; report weekly.
• Direct employees to balance production with labor costs.
• Ensure safety standards and participate in Safety Committee.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment and performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production management

Food manufacturing

MS Office

Excel

Written & verbal communication

GMPs / HACCP / SQF

Continuous improvement

Team leadership / training

Problem solving

Job description

Position Description

Supervisor

Overall Goal of Position:

To work closely with all teammates to ensure effective production activities, departmental processes, and procedures.

Job Summary

The Supervisor will be responsible for the effective management of several production line functions and activities for the Plant, including effectively managing production activities, departmental processes, procedures, and employees to meet assigned workloads and meet production schedules. The Supervisor will work closely with the other Production Supervisors to meet the overall department needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned main plant production lines as designated by the Production Manager.
• Be a versatile leader that is functional across the entire main plant floor. Leads by example.
• Support initiatives for improvement in plant performance using established methods. Participate in daily plant management meetings. Develop direct reports to utilize and effectively use performance data to drive improvement. Report on the direction of areas of responsibility and actions being taken as well as driving factors to influence actions on a weekly basis.
• Direct employees to balance production needs with labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Standards and promote a safe work environment. Participate in Safety Committee as needed.
• Identifies performance issues and provides guidance, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Support training using a training platform to expose operators to proper operational methods on equipment as well as required GMP and safety training.
• Interact with the Quality, Maintenance, and Production Manager to resolve issues with production and products.
• Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness. Perform daily GMP and sanitation audits. Address any found issues.
• Seek opportunities to improve upon current operational efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Assist in the investigation of quality complaints to determine the cause. Works with the Production Manager to implement corrective actions from such investigations within the department.
• Works with HR to drive recruitment and hiring of qualified employees and monitor and review employee performance and attendance. Ensure all HR-related policies are being followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Five years of food manufacturing experience and production management.
• Ability to give and receive thorough instructions and communicate effectively with all levels of company structure to achieve an understanding of expectations and direction of the department.
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF, and Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of production and ability to lead, develop, train, and motivate the workforce while at the same time ensuring a healthy work environment and a high level of employee engagement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and hands-on approach.

What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people who are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status, or any other basis prohibited by law.