SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor works through Team Leads in establishing plant procedures and policies. Fosters a collaborative team environment through clear expectations, regular floor audits, and constructive feedback.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for talent selection, onboarding, assimilation, and performance management of team members
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Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other food safety regulations
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Supervise and coordinate production schedules and staff to meet daily output goals. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions, collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics teams
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Enforce health and safety policies and maintain a clean work environment
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Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
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Motivate others to achieve desired results by empowering and allowing direct reports to take ownership of their responsibilities
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Identify employee training needs and follow through to accomplish the desired results
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Communicate closely with managers on performance issues, procedures, and policies to ensure overall consistency
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Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to set and achieve Team goals
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Perform other related duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
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Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Engineering, Production Management, or a related field is often preferred or minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience in a cultured dairy manufacturing plant
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Technical knowledge of cheese and/or cultured dairy manufacturing
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Certifications in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety Certification, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
