Shift Production Coordinator & Process Optimizer

waynefarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in North Carolina is seeking a production supervisor to delegate tasks, ensure goals, and maintain compliance with USDA/OSHA regulations while achieving high productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You will coordinate line setup, deploy personnel, train staff, collect data, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months relevant experience; experience within a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Supervisor assist with coordinating the work of personnel and enforcing company policies, procedures, food safety guidelines and GMP procedures etc.
• Understand the daily production requirements, set up line(s) and deploy personnel to ensure adequate tools and staff are available to meet production requirements prior to shift start
• Understand and perform all functions of the assigned area and act as back-up for personnel in event of absences or breaks
• Gather and accurately record data and create reports (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, yields, etc.); disseminate to appropriate personnel as required
• Train/ cross-train employees in departmental processes and procedures
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization (throughput, waste reduction, product quality, ergonomics, etc.) and/or reduce/eliminate repeat deficiencies (i.e. hold product, accidents, downtime, etc.)
• Participate in the implementation of process improvements, help monitor improvement metrics and provide input on unfavorable trends
• Actively participate in departmental meetings
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Learn and understand departmental goals; work corroboratively with other departments/shifts to meet or exceed objectives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Math skills

Job description

Wayne Farms in North Carolina is seeking a production supervisor to delegate tasks, ensure goals, and maintain compliance with USDA/OSHA regulations while achieving high productivity and meeting customer specifications.

You will coordinate line setup, deploy personnel, train staff, collect data, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure quality and efficiency.