Third Shift Production Supervisor

Newly Weds Foods; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Watertown is seeking a Third Shift supervisor for their Breading Department. The ideal candidate will have over five years of hands-on experience in production and demonstrate leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing production activities and maintaining quality standards. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $95,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years hands-on experience in production or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing/QA processes.
• Must pass required tests for supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department production activities and meet schedules.
• Coordinate with QA on production issues.
• Lead by example and support team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma, some college preferred

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Lotus Notes

Job description

Newly Weds Foods provides premium ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country. Our Watertown plant produces batter and breading food coatings. We are currently looking for a Third Shift supervisor to run our Breading Department producing very fine bread crumbs also known throughout the industry as cracker meal. ***Position needed for 3rd shift***

Responsibilities include:

• Works under direction of the Production Manager as a staff team member responsible to maintain department production activities, processes, procedures, and employees to meet production and other assigned workload schedules.
• Works closely with lead personnel and other departments on any ingredient issues.
• After review with Production Manager, plans the department's activities to coordinate with production schedules and needs.
• Works closely with all other Supervisors and Managers as warranted.
• People oriented - supports and leads by example. Flexible to meet needs of business.
• Maintains department to meet customer specifications and schedules.
• Identify root cause of a problem, reviews with management and implements corrective action.
• Coordinates through Production Manager with QA on any production issues.
• Experienced and displays superior knowledge of ingredients and processes. Professional, is customer focused and results oriented. Able to speak and write, multi-task and add value to Production team.
• Forklift certified - able to operate both stand up and sit down units.
• Will perform other duties or special projects as needed. May fill in for production manager in his absence under direction of plant manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, some college or advanced courses preferred. Requires a minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in our production area or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven record for quality, safety and attendance policies. Thorough work knowledge of OSHA, company policies and procedures and manufacturing/QA processes.
• Must successfully pass required testing for supervisory position. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills such as coaching, feedback and conflict resolution.
• Professional communication, analytical abilities, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Compensation: $65,000 - $95,000

Newly Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.