INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness is hiring: Production Supervisor in C

Overview

Be among the first applicants for a production supervisor role.
Schedules and supervises production line activities to ensure on-time starts and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production line set-up including testing and adjusting line equipment prior to operation and ensuring production line starts on schedule.
• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Monitors and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime.
• Reports equipment problems to the appropriate department and production manager.
• Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Forecasts staffing needs to meet peak demands; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, disciplines employees, and resolves personnel issues.
• Coordinates with the production manager to manage personnel issues including PTO approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.
• Assists production manager with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all policies and procedures are followed.
• Inspects for proper sanitation of equipment and facilities; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Resolves production-related issues with representatives from other departments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 50-100 employees and temporaries within the department(s).
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Two to four years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of production practices and procedures, especially for food and personal care manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to practice all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to use manufacturing software/systems; familiarity with Deacom is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Managing People
• Diversity
• Planning/Organizing
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Continually required to stand and walk
• Continually required to use hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items 25 to 50 pounds
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently or continually exposed to loud noise