DESCRIPTION:

The Production Supervisor’s role is to oversee the manufacturing area and supervise a team of extrusion operators. Provide leadership and support to the team members. Promote growth for individual operators. Assure team goals for productivity and efficiency are met. At all times observes safety, HACCP/Relevant Food Safety guidelines and policies and assures team members observe same.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Education& Certification

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related degree aplus

Knowledge&Experience

• 3 - 5 years of industrial manufacturingexperience
• 1 - 3 years previous supervision/leadership experience in a manufacturingenvironment
• Extrusion knowledge/experiencepreferred
• Ability to stand on feet 12 hours pershift
• Ability to lift 45lbs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units ofmeasure
• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel,Word)
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, analyses using MicrosoftOffice
• Good verbal and written communicationskills
• Ability to motivate others to meet demands established by the production schedule
• Ability to effectively handle pressure andchallenges
• The capability to take proactive steps in managing problems

• Oversees the manufacturing area and supervises a team of extrusionoperators
• Prepares and administers performance evaluations, conduct 30/60/90 reviews, coaching sessions with employees, and administer corrective action as needed.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained to do their job and are properly trained on new technologies/procedures that are introduced.
• Coach through feedback and development and follow change management practices to effectively to plan, implement and evaluate change.
• Interview new hire applicants and recommend qualified applicants for hire. Ensure new hires are trained on all aspects of their job, track their performance and provide progress feedback to the employee and Operations Manager regarding their progress.
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained on shift, i.e., making sure absences, vacations and daily breaks are covered, and that there are adequate personnel to cover shift assignments. Manages efficient use of theworkforce.
• Ensure that all food safety programs (HACCP/Relevant Food Safety sanitation guidelines) are followed at all times. Assist in providing training of team members in food safety, food defense, safety and other associated programs as identified by management.
• Shall lead and support Food Safety Culture activities within the organization in support of Food Safety Management System in accordance with the Food Safety Code for Manufacture of Food Packaging.
• Shall acknowledge the Zip-Pak policy of requesting self-reporting of any illness, foodborne pathogens, or diseases which may be transmitted to food products and food contact surfaces that may jeopardize foodsafety.
• Promote the 80 / 20 philosophy and demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence of both self and your team.
• Be a company champion. Lead by example. Support and communicate companypolicies.
• Conduct regular effective team meetings and make small grouppresentations.
• Identify and solve quality/equipmentproblems.
• Assist operators with line changeovers, line cleaning, manufacturingsupplies.
• Ensure productivity and efficiency goals are met. Monitor target speeds, quick changeovers and improved start-ups. Accurately follows PM schedule.
• Execute MRD productionplan
• Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5Stechniques.
• To liaise with the Engineering Department to prioritize breakdowns, tasks and projects to limit the effect on equipment availability and product quality.