PRODUCTION

Production Supervisor

6415 County Rd. H, Arena, Wisconsin, 53503

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Position Summary:

Partners with management to promote the growth, quality and efficiency of V&V Supremo Foods' production processes and procedures.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishes and/or adjusts production schedules to supply & demand volumes.

• Find solutions to positively improve working conditions and direct/motivate the workforce.

• Supply and maintain necessary materials, tools & inventory levels for required objectives and work tasks.

• Enforce policies and procedures to meet or exceed quality specifications and safety standards. Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of equipment ensuring food safety.

• Responsible for production schedules, labor use and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Makes recommendations for continuous improvements.

Key Activities:

• Supervises staff of 18 to 24

• Safety

  • Ensure monthly training is executed according to plan.

  • Supply and verify the employees are using the right safety tools (PPE) and equipment.

  • Lead by example, safety first and ensure employee ownership.

  • Report any injuries, conduct investigation (root cause analysis), and develop action plan in conjunction with management to prevent from reoccurrence.

  • Responsible for following and enforcing safety (OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)) regulations and procedures.

• Quality

  • Responsible for being a resource for all SQF related policy/procedure inquiries.

  • Responsible for reporting any potential food safety issues to Plant Manager and Quality Control Department.

  • Responsible for keeping master sanitation schedule (MSS) and sanitation standard operating procedures and ensuring sanitation needs are met.

  • Meets or exceeds Pasteurized Milk Ordinance standards.

  • Trains/retrains staff on policies/procedures that help ensure SQF adherence and promote food safety related behaviors and integrity as it relates to a food safety culture.

  • Maintains time and production records, requisitions, and verify product specs.

  • Responsible for complying with and enforcing all Safe Quality Food (SQF/HACCP) polices/procedures and requirements.

• People

  • Confers with other supervisors during shift exchange to coordinate facility activities.

  • Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, recommends improvements in production methods and equipment, standard operating procedures and working conditions.

  • Manage performance, drive accountability and recognition of employees based on job description/classifications and performance metric (safety, quality, performance, cost)

  • Ensure CBA is followed.

  • Verify and approve scheduled hours.

• Performance/Production

  • Familiar with dairy manufacturing equipment and food packaging systems

  • Knowledge of Form-Fill-Seal Vacuum Packaging Machines

  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

  • KPI (Key Performance Indicator) daily reports (People, Quality, Production, Performance, Cost)

  • Conduct weekly cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials and finish goods.

  • Order materials based on production schedule and aligned with Plant Management based on availability.

• Cost

  • Ensure quality specs to avoid write offs.

  • Manage labor hours and overtime below or equal to budget.

  • Ensure pounds per hour per SKU are meeting or exceeding standards.

  • Minimize waste product, supplies, materials, and utilities.

  • Maximize yield and minimize giveaway (overweight).

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Performance Metrics:

• Ability to implement SQF standards and meet overall production standards.

• Production planning and execution under the supervision of Plant Manager.

• Successful implementation of assigned production projects.

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Skills Required:

• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills (Root Cause Analysis).

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Supervisory skills.    

• Basic Math Skills.

• Understanding and awareness of Latino and American cultures.

• Hands-on can-do attitude.

• Strong people skills with the ability to build working relationships with managers, workforce, and customers.

• Effective supervisor and leader in the manufacturing industry.

• Able to take ownership hold self-accountable, improve the production processes, and increase efficiency.

• Spanish and English (written and spoken) preferred.

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Necessary Experience:

• Production experience in the consumer goods industry (prefer food processing & sanitation exp.)

• Continuous process / production process improvement knowledge.

• ERP / MRP knowledge and troubleshooting.

• OEE experience.

• Familiar with manufacturing equipment including packaging.

• Experience supervising Spanish speaking workforce (18 to 24).

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor.

• BA or BS desired.

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Why Should you Apply?

• Competitive Pay

• Growth and Advancement Opportunities

• Sign-on Bonus

• Competitive Benefits (Medical/Dental/401K)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Personal)