Job Description

Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Florence, KY

Overview

The position is responsible for actively managing the performance of people and processes in a manufacturing setting. Key performance areas include safety, quality, overall equipment effectiveness, and operator productivity. The plant operates 24/7, on 12 hour shifts. To effectively coordinate and supervise production activities on the assigned shift, utilizing equipment, materials, people and support services, so that the plant meets budgeted objectives in a safe and efficient manner, while achieving customer’s quality expectations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of Adjuster/Supervisors
• Monitor and maintain shift production staffing levels
• Enforce all safety procedures and policies on the shift
• Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
• Analyze downtime and determine corrective action
• Able to identify root cause of equipment or process failure using deductive reasoning and experience
• Provide direction to shift training needs and schedule training sessions to fill those needs
• Monitor the quality of the product being produced and shipped
• Ensure all production reporting is complete and accurate
• Monitor production schedule and use available employee equipment resources in the best way to meet that schedule
• Participate in plant projects, teams and committees
• Experience in leading people and teams in a manufacturing setting are required
• LEAN manufacturing background
• Exceptional problem solver with a strong drive for continuous improvement
• Metrics/performance oriented leader with strong communication skills
• Key attributes of the successful candidate include self-starter, organized, technical aptitude, great leadership skills, ability to learn quickly, team-player, and the desire to progress within manufacturing leadership positions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• 5+ years of Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Word, ERP, Outlook, etc)

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)