Production Supervisor Full Time
A supervisory position that leads an operational area (production or fermentation) and team members within that area to ensure it is operating efficiently safely and in accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code and the Log10 Food Safety & Quality Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee an operational area (production or fermentation) including product manufacture area & equipment sanitation
- Ensures that the plans and objectives established by the Operations Manager are fulfilled
- Maintain staff by selecting orienting training and developing team members
- Drive staff expectations by communicating job expectations planning monitoring appraising job results coaching counseling and disciplining team members
- Monitor process flows through the observation of critical control points preventive controls equipment personnel and resources
- Drive efficiencies continuous improvement cost reduction and the meeting of company and department goals
- Achieve expected work results and meet product specifications by establishing priorities completing production plans completing required documentation scheduling and assigning personnel monitoring progress and resolving problems
- Maintain food safety & quality standards through compliance with the Safe Quality Food Code and Log10 Food Safety & Quality Management programs
- Provide information by compiling initiating sorting and analyzing production or fermentation performance records and data
- Partner with quality assurance to facilitate corrections and corrective actions when needed by analyzing data investigating issues identifying solutions and recommending preventive measures
- Clearly communicates area status with the Operations Manager
- Other Duties as Required
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors Degree (preferred)
Specialized Knowledge:
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Food Production Operations and Sanitation
- Knowledge of Personnel Safety and OSHA Regulations
- Understanding of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code or equivalent GFSI benchmarked food safety standard
Skills:
Able to Follow Written and Verbal Direction
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Able to Lead a Team of People
Able to Write and Edit Reports SOPs and Documentation
Other Characteristics
Attention to Detail
Able to Work Independently
Able to Make Sound Decisions
Positive Attitude and Able to Work as Part of a Team
Professional Certifications
HACCP or PCQI certification a plus
SQF Practitioner a plus
Experience:
Minimum 4 years experience in production operations (food operations preferred) or sanitation
2years supervisory experience
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Temperature Controlled Facility Environment
Ability to Stand for Extended Periods of Time
Ability to Lift 50lbs
Ability to Crouch Crawl etc. to Evaluate Facility Areas or Equipment
Required Experience:
Manager