Supervisor-Production

Graceland Fruit, Inc.; Frankfort (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graceland Fruit, Inc. in Frankfort, MI, seeks a Production Supervisor for the Night Shift to lead hourly production workers at the Forrester Road facility. The role includes scheduling, supervising manufacturing, ensuring safety and policy compliance, and operating production equipment.

Troubleshooting capabilities support on-time production outcomes. A candidate should have 5+ years in manufacturing, proven leadership, and HACCP experience; strong communication and computer skills are

Qualifications

• +5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Food industry and HACCP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, computer and written communications skills.
• Be a self-starter who works with a sense of urgency and acts as a good team player working with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production workers and coordinate schedules.
• Operate production equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure safety, policies and procedures are followed and training records maintained.
• Manage setup and completion of production jobs according to schedule.
• Maintain inventory accuracy of materials and finished goods.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Coordinate and approve hourly PTO and Sick time; manage timecard data for payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Supervisor - Night Shift

DEPARTMENT: Process Facility (1881 Forrester Road, Frankfort MI, 49635)

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Night Shift

DEPARTMENT: Process Facility (1881 Forrester Road, Frankfort MI, 49635)

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing supervision and guidance to all hourly production workers working within the Forrester Road Manufacturing Facility. This includes coordinating hourly worker schedules, supervising the manufacturing of goods, and ensuring all workers adhere to corporate policies and procedures. In addition, they should be able to operate all production equipment and assist in troubleshooting operating issues.

Job Duties

• Ensures all employees follow policies and procedures in accordance with Safety and Legality.
• Validate the work of subordinate employees and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Manage the setup and completion of production jobs according to a defined schedule.
• Ensure inventory of materials and finished goods is accurate and available for production.
• Assist in identifying problems related to production process and work to resolve issues.
• Suggests improvements to process to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Conducts risk assessments identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards in the plant.
• Good understanding of all Manufacturing equipment and able to train production employees.
• Ensures training records are maintained and available.
• Coordinate and approve hourly employee PTO and Sick time.
• Manage and submit timecard data for payroll.
• Assists in the documentation, preparation, and delivery of employee discipline.
• Authors procedures and work instructions to document Standard Work.
• Manages key projects as directed by the Plant Manager.

Education and Qualifications

• +5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of leadership and capable mentor.
• Food Industry and HACCP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, computer and communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Be a self-starter who works with a sense of urgency and acts as a good team player working with other disciplines.