Production Supervisor

at  TreeHouse Foods

ABOUT US:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future .

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor’s primary role is to supervise production operations for their specific shift. Ensuring the team members follow production schedule, standards, quality, safety, and ensuring employee satisfaction are key elements to their day-to-day responsibilities. Working with your fellow team members, implementing, and leading Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production flow and efficiency will be key.

• Provide leadership for employees to continually improve performance and results to “ Win the Day ” .
• Ensure the safe, efficient and effective use of manpower , equipment and material resources.
• Utilize available data and resources to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity and service.
• Assist employees in diagnosing malfunctions in their work and around machine activities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors and management.
• Communicate Company policies to hourly team members and train them in standard work practices.
• Communicate expectations to hourly staff members on procedures for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Recommend measures to improve safety, quality of product, production methods, and equipment performance by using Lean methodologies.
• Train staff in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and equipment.
• In conjunction with HR and management, provide performance management for assigned team members that include appraisal/performance evaluation, coaching and counseling, conflict resolution, corrective action and training programs.
• Maintain time and production records and accurately complete all reports as required by the Company.
• Maintain area in accordance with global food safety and customer standards and enforce product safety and sanitation regulations.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement events and projects.
• Reviewing, scheduling and approving employees’ timecards in Kronos.
• Be a relief and support for other shift supervisors when needed. Including rotating shifts.
• Be a change agent who challenges existing processes that create waste and non-value-added work.
• Lead focused efforts aimed at breakthrough and incremental improvements in process, department and/or line-specific opportunities that meet and exceed plant operational performance metrics.

About You :

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience in a Supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Type: Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering.
• Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain experience will be an asset.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, SAP and UKG Dimensions will be an asset.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong knowledge in GMP, HACCP, and other food quality & safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Be reliable, motivated, organized and be able to work in a dynamic fast-paced team-driven environment.
• Have a commitment to Safety, Food Safety and Quality.