Job Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2ND SHIFT 

The Production Supervisor will have shift accountability for all process reliability, daily management systems and organizational health for that relevant shift. They will be responsible for managing and improving the results with the area as needed to contribute to the overall success to the operation. In this role they will manage the people, equipment and processes that come together to create a quality product. This person will work to grow the capability of the people in their area. They will work to incorporate new continuous improvement tools into the current systems in a way that is meaningful and drives continuous improvement and produces extraordinary results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for:

• Drive Process Reliability efforts

• Ensure direction and priorities are aligned with the business needs. Direct LMA accountability is required.

• Track production results and for all Cells.

• Implement and coordinate continuous safety training 

• Develop informal leaders within the production cells

• Coordinate ongoing operation training

• Coach and lead the team on execution of daily management systems such as GMP’s, SQF, HACCP, Continuous Improvement and “Green” Initiatives

• Ensure Operational Standards are executed with excellence

• Responsible for Production Cost Management to include manufacturing processes and labor

• Work with other shifts and other areas of the plant to ensure that follow ups to significant issues are captured and communicated to resolve and prevent future occurrences by driving to investigate and use root cause analysis.

• Responsible for ensuring that production is complying with WMS and SAP processes 

• Responsible for cross functional skills training

• Responsible for Ops process plan and personnel review compliance

• Communicate team/shift results and needs to business managers and other relevant company personnel

• Involved in all activities including daily management, budgeting, strategic planning

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience interfacing with multiple functions with the plant, as well as, Process Safety, Product Development, Reliability, Maintenance/Engineering, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing and Annual network teams 

• Minimum of 2 + years of supervising a team

• Cross functional operations experience with a strong understanding of various plant functions.

• Knowledge of computer database system tools, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

• Experience with SAP and WMS required

• Strong drive and initiative to make improvements in a variety of areas with a minimum of supervision. 

• Strong commitment to personal development and growth 

• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

• Good planning, prioritizing and organization and multiple priority management skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills - Process Thinker - reliance on facts and data.

• Time management and adaptability

• Conflict resolution

• Mentorship/leadership skills

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• Paid Time Off

• 401K Match

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Steel toe shoe reimbursement (up to $125)

• REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  This role will report to the Director of Operations

• LOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Typical production work environment. Not climate controlled. PPE provided.

• Roasting machines and the environment in which roasting happens can get warm. Proper dress should be considered.