Job Description
Job Overview:
LaborPRO Staffing is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor for one of our valued clients to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead production teams in achieving safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing employees, ensuring compliance with company and food safety standards, and supporting continuous operational improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to effectively manage operations within a unionized environment.Bilingual English/Spanish communication is a plus.
In addition to a competitive salary, Production Supervisors receive time-and-a-half pay for overtime hours and weekend shifts worked.This unique benefit reflects our commitment to recognizing the dedication, flexibility, and contributions of our leadership team.
SUMMARY
Oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient and timely output while maintaining quality and adhering to safety standards.Responsible for supervising and communicating production operations to personnel in order to ensure that all goals and standards are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate production needs and oversee day-to-day operations
Create a work environment that motivates and empowers associates to meet expectation for productivity, quality, waste, sanitation and safety
Utilize IFS ERP system to assign the schedule to the floor
Schedule coverage for employee breaks and lunches
Arrive 20 minutes before shift starts to facilitate shift handover
Check attendance phone line for absent employees and fill out necessary paperwork Coordinate work assignments if lines are down, e.g. cleaning lines and manifolds
Assist operators with product issues
Work within IFS ERP system to monitor raw material needs and supply: order needed materials from in-house supply and follow up on all requisitions and requests to ensure materials are received, available, assigned, and back-flushed correctly
Complete a report assessing production, down time and problems ·
Supervise, train, and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the manufacturing process to be sure employees are complying with company work rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices
Coordinate production flow of different departments within the facility.
Ensure that the proper start up and shut down procedures are followed as necessary Ensure quality of product through proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures
Coordinate with the Quality Assurance department to insure a quality product is produced
Motivate employees to gain efficiencies and meet targets/expectations
Communicate any mechanical and/or process issues to the proper personnel and follow up to ensure completion
Contact management and contractors regarding any major breakdowns or repairs
Responsible for the safety of plan associates, leads by example and corrects any unsafe behavior observed or reported
Compliance with OSHA regulations
Report all injuries and near misses to the Plant Manager and HR Department at the time of injury; conduct accident investigation and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
Must be able to work overtime, weekends and other shifts ·
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- A 4-year college degree is preferred
- Must have PC knowledge, including Word, Excel, Power Point and order-processing systems.
EXPERIENCE
4 years minimum supervisory job experience in confectionary, food or pharmaceutical companies.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Mechanical knowledge, including high-speed packaging machinery knowledge in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in a union environment a plus
Experience with IFS, SAP, GMPs, HACCP, Safety and OSHA. ·
Ability to stand and walk 8 hours per day and able to lift 50 pounds
