Description: Production Supervisor
Purpose: Supervise Production Department.
Reports to: Plant Superintendent
Conditions: Work on floor to manage Production, supervise Production staff, conduct audits and resolve Quality issues.
The Production Supervisor is Responsible for:
Production Department
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Maintaining daily Production and labor inputs.
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Coordinate daily planning and production schedules.
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Training and supervising all non-maintenance employees and contractors.
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Communicating interdepartmentally to accomplish common goals.
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Driving efficiency of equipment at highest quality possible.
Employee Relations
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Supervising Production staff including performance management and evaluations.
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Cultivating positive work culture and demonstrating servant leadership.
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Provide daily performance feedback, coaching and mentoring to Production Employees.
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Review and manage disciplinary issues with Production Employees according to the Company’s progressive discipline policy.
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Plan daily manpower assignments to maintain production and control labor cost.
Delivery and Work Focus
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Regularly reviewing progress with the Plant Manager regarding goals of Executive Leadership.
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Preserving the safety and integrity of the Company.
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Leading employees toward continuous improvement in systems, equipment, and performance.
Safety and Quality
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Enforcing Safety requirements within the facility.
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Providing primary leadership to evaluate, correct and communicate quality issues.
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Overseeing Safety of all personnel, evaluating and documenting all incidents and near misses.
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Follow and support all food safety programs, policies and PPE as designated.
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Ensure machine cleaning and zone housekeeping procedures are followed throughout the plant.
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Serve and participate on the Safety Committee.
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Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
Required Qualifications:
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3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing (packaging environment a plus).
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3+ years’ prior Supervisory experience.
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Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
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Strong computer (MS Office) and communication skills (oral and written).
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Strong continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 7S, Six Sigma)
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Organized and detail oriented.
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Excellent trouble-shooting skills for Quality issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Flexibility in hours to accomplish required objectives.
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Understand the required compliance components for AIB, SFI and ISO.
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Competent in the use of the company’s Amtech and Quality System software and processes.
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Management, Packaging, or related field.
Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vison
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Life Insurance
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401(k) company match
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
