Production Supervisor Night Shift

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in yogurt manufacturing is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily operations. In this pivotal role, you will drive Lean initiatives, oversee production processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a motivated team and enhancing production efficiency. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of products enjoyed by consumers. If you are passionate about operational excellence and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a production supervisor in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety and quality programs like HAACP and SQF.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the yogurt manufacturing team.
• Implement Lean strategies and ensure production goals are met.
• Conduct employee training and performance reviews.

Skills

Lean Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

The Production Supervisor's role is to directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of their team in the yogurt manufacturing and packaging process.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, lean diagnosis/strategy & objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise.
• Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Collaborate with the quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including Chobani work and safety procedures as well as ergonomics.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems.
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with the hiring process, and onboard new employees.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of products.
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety, and quality programs (HAACP, SQF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.