Production Supervisor

The principle purpose of the Production Supervisor is to provide daily leadership for their respective manufacturing department. This includes responsibility for the performance of all duties of the respective manufacturing processes. 

• Ensure production requirements are met for the respective department and motivate direct reports toward established production goals.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring production staff under supervision of Production/Plant Manager.
• Ensure employees are trained on equipment, SOP’s and other procedures.
• Ensure raw materials and basic supply levels are sufficient to meet the shift’s production schedule.
• Responsible for proactively identifying, communicating and solving issues without disruption of production.
• Ensures operation of equipment by initiating and following up on outstanding work orders.
• Reviewing the accuracy of department batch records and following up on errors.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Maintains safety and quality by ensuring organizational standards are met.
• Under direction of Plant Management, continuously improve work flow by monitoring steps of the process, observing critical control points, monitoring resources, and soliciting ideas from team members.
• Communicate with all departments and necessary business units regarding production needs.
• Ensures the product meets established production standards.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.

• Excellent understanding of equipment in order to manage equipment and production needs.
  Ability to lead, train, and motivate employees.
• Adhere to the tenants of servant leadership.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and a high level of accountability for their work.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures, solve complex problems, and utilize cognitive reasoning and ability to use formulas to calculate proper mixtures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills are needed.
• Detailed-oriented.

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