Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor monitors production processes and is responsible for plant productivity and efficiencies.

• Follows and monitors GMP, HACCP, IIPP, Food Safety and SOPs guidelines;
• Completes and maintains production logs and other paperwork as needed for proper documentation;
• Sets up, adjusts, and maintains equipment with responsibility for production and quality;
• Manages all shift personnel via a direct reporting structure;
• Visually inspects and test machinery and equipment to detect malfunction;
• Works with management to discuss, diagnose problems and repair machinery;
• Operates equipment startup and shutdown;
• Communicates plant issue’s and operations with management;
• Performs CIP and sanitation operations;
• Responsible for upholding food safety standards in the plant including being HACCP certified;
• Responsible for ensuring all HACCP verifications are reviewed and signed while on shift;
• Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees;
• Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all employees and management;
• Monitors total plant operations and control of automated systems;
• Monitors material flow and instruments to include temperature, pressure gauges indicators and meters;
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery;
• Works with QA department to test quality of product;
• Monitors and maintains inventory and notifies management if items need to be reordered;
• Performs maintenance duties to prevent, improve and during breakdowns;
• Ensures product is within quality and customer qualifications;
• Optimizes plant efficiency and coordinates plant needs accordingly;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university or;
• Minimum 5 years experience in food manufacturing
• Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must, some Spanish a plus;
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds;
• Must possess good mechanical, communication and people skills;
• Must be able to follow and communicate directions;
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and compute rate, ratio and percentage;
• Proficient in Microsoft programs.