Production Supervisor

Job Description
Responsible to direct, coordinate and supervise all production activities within assigned area during the night production, to ensure the production of quality products in a clean and safe plant, within the established operating standards and planned schedules. Set up and check out production equipment to insure proper start up. Check products during production cycle for proper make up, proofing, and wrapping to established standards. Direct equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and on-time production schedule. Train employees to perform to standard each job within the department. Interpret, explain and fairly enforce company policy and procedures to employee. Respond to grievances and seek resolutions at the 1st step. Responsible to seek understanding of communications by clearly expressing facts and asking follow-up questions. Reports directly to the Production Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

I. Work Schedule:

Attend regularly and on time to an appointed position with a five (5) day work schedule including weekends and split days off. Shifts are for 8.5 hours or more as necessary and may vary between 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Six (6) day work week may be necessary as business demands.

II. Physical, Mental and Visual Requirements :

1. Capable of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects relating to the production process.

2. Mental and visual ability to identify various products, and read instructions, gauges, scales, thermometers, etc. Performs tasks requiring independent knowledge in addition to procedures or instructions provided. Must be able to do basic math calculations to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide.

3. Capable of climbing conveyor crossovers, ladders and steps to reach job assignments and perform task required in the production process. Tasks require stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.

II. Physical, Mental and Visual Requirements (cont'd.) :

4. Capable of understanding complex instructions and reading notices and work schedules as posted on Bulletin Board.

5. Worker subject to working inside, protected from weather conditions.

6. Worker subject to noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard.

7. Worker subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force.

III. Essential Tasks:

1. Direct all activities of production employees within assigned area to operating standards within approved staffing limits.

2. Assist in solving technical problems which may affect quality or the continuity of the operation.

3. Originate and/or evaluate measures designed to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.

4. Communicate with, train and motivate employees to create a common goal and attitude that will achieve operating objectives with a team concept.

5. Direct activities to develop and implement programs for ingredient control, productivity, staffing requirements, and safety/accident prevention. Take inventory as assigned.

III. Essential Tasks (cont'd.):

6. Ensure that the area assigned operates within the standards set by local, state and federal regulatory agencies such as sanitation standards, safety and EPA codes. Ensure all equipment guards and safety switches are operational. Enforce lock-out tag-out procedures.

7. Implement internal programs for training, waste reduction, ingredient yield, product yield, cripple reduction and safety improvement.

8. Equitable enforcement of all rules to build self a disciplined team.

9. Maintain department records of productivity and inventory including production schedules, time cards, accident reports, attendance records, absentee reports and maintenance work orders.

10. Coordinate with all departments (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, and sales) in such a manner that maximum effectiveness is obtained and maintained for the production of quality products. All actions are focused toward customer service and satisfaction.

11. Report to Production Manager any stoppage, inconsistency of doughs and/or equipment problems that may occur. Prepare maintenance work orders as necessary.

IV. Secondary Functions:

1. Job duties are varied, therefore, special assignments can be created on a case by case basis.

V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Preparation and Training

Work requires a high school level of knowledge of several subjects in order to perform calculations, prepare reports, keep records and/or deal effectively with other people.

V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (cont'd.):

2. Work Experience

Position is filled by appointment as determined by management. Between two and three years of progressively more responsible experience is required for preparation and training to meet standards for quality and quantity for the job. May include seminar training conducted by trade associations, allied groups, or colleges to become knowledgeable of total process. Training provided in Hazardous Material, Right To Know and Lock Out/Tag Out programs.

3. Analytical Ability

Considerable analytical ability required in order to gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex in dealing with people, ingredients and equipment.

4. Independent Judgement And Consequences Of Errors

Independent judgement is often required. Some direct guidance is received from supervisor and/or from established procedures or instructions. A moderate impact of errors would result in significant cost in time, money or public acceptance of product quality.

5. Contact With Others

Frequent internal contact with fellow employees and management takes place. Matters of importance regarding procedures and timing are discussed. The overall success of the company would be influenced by decisions made.

6. Work Of Others

Work involves the constant direction of others to plan, direct control, inspect and follow-up to established standards. Responsible for the safety and performance of the work force.

VI. Ongoing Requirements And Standards:

1. During periods of unworked time or downtime, the manager/supervisor

VI. Ongoing Requirements And Standards (cont'd.):

1. (cont'd.) is responsible to assign meaningful work to all employees affected.

2. A quality product is the responsibility of each employee. Be alert to handle or report to management any damaged or inferior product.

3. Keep all areas of assigned responsibility neat and clean.

4. Notify maintenance and/or upper management of and safety or equipment problems.

5. Maintain a high state of safety awareness.

a. Keep hands out of moving machinery.

b. Lift properly.

c. Be alert to movement of materials or other people to give right of way as needed.

6. Do not change established policy and procedures without authorization from upper management.

7. The above job description is not intended to be all inclusive but is to serve as a guideline for each job. Management retains the right to determine job content.

8. Perform all other related assignments and training of other employees as required by upper management.