Production Supervisor

Role / Title
The Production Supervisor is a member of the plant leadership team and plays a key role in providing management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements. Under direction of the Business Unit Manager the Production Supervisor is responsible for the daytoday manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift.

Primary Responsibilities

This role has responsibility to achieve productivity efficiency customer service cost quality safety and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions. Provides direction leadership development and support to direct reports through empowerment teamwork onthejob assignments and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Develops implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams programs and initiatives. Promotes sound employee & labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel. Develops promotes and supports continuous improvement and other crossfunctional initiatives.

Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in Business Food Science Engineering or related field is preferred
2 years of experience in supervisor role
15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Ability to lead motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
Strong communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical/critical thinking
Strong accountability consistency and followthrough skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management