Production Supervisor(s) - 1st/2nd Relief Shift & 3rd Shift

Company: Michigan Milk Producers Association
Location: Canton
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departments/areas in the plant. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for adhering to the employee handbook and complying with regulatory requirements, company and plant policies, procedures, and rules in their area of responsibility. To be considered, you must also be available to work on weekends and holidays.In addition, the Production Supervisor will:Gain a vast understanding of how to operate the production lines on the floor in the assigned area of your responsibility.Additionally, learn how to properly clean the equipment and production areas with manual scrubbing, foaming, COP, and CIP systems.Understand proper chemical use for different cleaning applications and the safety protocol associated with using themWith minimal direction and input from senior leadership, propose, plan, and execute projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problemsIndependently execute projects of high complexity which have a large impact on the company's current and/or future business interests. Projects may relate to any aspect of the business - people, procedures, policies, finances, equipment, processes, and/or productsBe responsible for directing and managing the activities of hourly production personnel while safely and effectively meeting the needs of their departmentResponsibilities:Ensure that the area of responsibility supports all plant goals daily and weekly reviewing results with staffCoordinate and administer daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility and all other departments in the plant. This would include peers across shifts.Ensure that personnel have proper qualifications, are properly trained, and are motivated to work productively both as part of a team and individuallyEnsure compliance with established standards in the areas of food quality & safety and employee safety. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement.Ensure compliance with administrative and reporting procedures while complying with overtime and provisions of the handbookReview labor schedules weekly before posting and provide feedback to ensure optimal production coverageCoordinate labor staffing daily in coherence with budgeted staffingFollow-up and prioritize with maintenance and other shifts.Check QA documentation, and verify employees' time and attendance assigned to the area of responsibilityAnalyze information and follow up on exceptions and opportunitiesFoster a continuous improvement mindset, elevating new ideas (both your own and those of your employees), and executing plans to positively impact the plant operations and goalsMinimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:Excellent people and leadership skillsStrong management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality, and costsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProblem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAbility to work with and relate to all levels of personnelAbility to read/interpret production performance reportsMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree preferred but not requiredMinimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or a high-speed, complex environment requiredExperience with Microsoft Office Suite requiredMinimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferredFood manufacturing experience is preferred but not requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.1st shift 6am to 2pm 2nd shift 2pm to 10pm 3rd shift 10pm to 6am

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