Position Summary

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to production employees. Monitor performance of production equipment and perform maintenance at the assigned plant. 

Essential Job Functions Supervise production activities including coordinating workers engaged in processing and/or product development; provide production reports to assist with process improvement. Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity; may recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Maintain inventory records and requisition ingredients/supplies as needed to support delivery schedules; evaluate materials and products to ensure standards are maintained. Troubleshoot and resolve process, equipment, and material issues in collaboration with machine operators and support personnel. Review and finalize production paperwork including production reports, work orders, safety and sanitation documents, and quality records. Coach and counsel associates while enforcing process controls, policies, and procedures; train new workers on equipment operation. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. One year of production experience, or a combination of leadership and production experience. One year of leadership experience or relevant Sigma experience.

Preferred Qualifications Two years of production experience. Two years of leadership experience. Knowledge of food safety practices (HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, SQF).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Ability to become forklift/pallet jack certified. Ability to understand quality standards, SSOPs, applicable prerequisite programs, and HACCP. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure; meet deadlines; present a professional demeanor; and work independently or in a team environment.

Environmental / Working Conditions Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and across 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd shifts. Ability to work in temperature conditions ranging from 35°F to 95°F; may occasionally exceed 95°F. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers in repetitive motion, walk, and reach overhead. Occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. Vision requirements may include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. Noise levels range from normal office to loud factory/warehouse environments.