Supervisor, Production (34561)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Medford MA - Medford, MA 02155Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $71,000.00 - $92,372.80 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 3rd ShiftProduction Supervisor 3rd shift a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM, with weekend work available upon request based on business needs. Position Overview: The Production Supervisor is expected to oversee day-to-day production to ensure that the required performance and quality standards are achieved. The role will be to oversee production staff, leading them to produce high-quality items at a pace that meets labor-set and yield-set standards. The role will ensure that machines are operational and that materials are on-site, so that production runs smoothly.  The qualified individual should have previous experience of working in a food manufacturing environment and should have the people and operational skills to ensure that production runs smoothly. The successful candidate should be a strong people manager and should have strong organizational skills to ensure that production levels and quality meet the expected standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •    Oversee and monitor day-to-day production to ensure that performance and quality standards are achieved. •    Create daily work schedules to ensure that lines are sufficiently manned. •    Lead a team to produce high-quality items at a pace that meets labor-set and yield-set standards. •    Oversee employee performance, providing guidance and support and identifying development needs.    •    Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure on-time and smooth start-up. •    Monitor inventory and coordinate the materials required to accomplish the daily schedule.  •    Maintain and improve production processes. •    Perform analysis to ensure compliance with customer specifications while maintaining the AOP. •    Ensure that all checks and documentation are completed, performing regular quality and safety audits.   •    Liaise as necessary with maintenance to ensure that machines are kept running at an optimum level.  •    Manage day-to-day issues that arise.  •    Perform other duties as assigned.   The Ideal Candidate will have the Following QualificationsCompetencies and Skills:     •    Basic knowledge of food processing practices and procedures. •    Knowledge of food safety principles.  •    Understanding of plant equipment and the ability to troubleshoot basic issues.    •    Good math skills.  •    Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact and engage well with a diverse group of team members.  •    Good people management and team building skills.  •    Proficiency in using a variety of computer software.  •    Good time management, multi-tasking, prioritization, and delegation abilities. •    Ability to schedule and plan work.  •    Excellent problem-solving abilities.  •    Ability to recognize opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies.   Physical Demands:  •    Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.  •    Ability to stand and move about the plant for prolonged periods.  •    Ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 100 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking. •    Visual and hearing acuity. Education and Experience:  •    Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. •    Preferred Education: Associate degree in Operations or Manufacturing Management or a related field is preferred.  •    Preferred Experience: Two or more years of manufacturing experience in the food industry. Experience of using Lean methodologies is preferred. •    Works in a plant and in a general office environment. •    Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment. •    May be exposed to the loud noise of plant machinery.  •    May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet, humid conditions, and inclement weather.  •    May be exposed to oils and airborne particles.    •    May be required to work near moving mechanical parts.  •    May, on rare occasions, be exposed to the risk of electric shock.