PRODUCTION - GENERAL - SUPERVISOR

Position: 1^st Shift Production Supervisor

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Location: 1700 W Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220

About Sauer Brands Inc.:

Our purpose at Sauer Brands is to bring flavor to people’s lives every day, in every home, and in every kitchen. We come together to bring great flavor to tables across America, while creating a workplace where people can do meaningful and dependable work. We focus on clear communication, shared accountability, and a culture where teams take pride in the craft behind what we make.

Overall Goal of Position:

The first shift supervisor leads and coordinates first shift production operations by ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. They maximize operational performance, minimize downtime, develop team members, and support the achievement of company goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of all team members in the production department. The successful candidate will be able to perform job hazard analysis with assistance of the EHS Leader and Operations Manager. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager

Minimizing line downtime, increasing efficiency, managing employee absences and performance issues will be among the pillars for success. The Production Supervisor will execute special projects, initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support factory operations. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of the Sauer Brands Recipe. Reports to the Operations Manager. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: [The recommendation is to have no more than 7 to 9 bullet points if possible]

• Ensure a safe work environment by promoting, enforcing, and modeling compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and direct daily production team activities to achieve operational objectives.
• Minimize production line downtime and drive continuous improvements in productivity and efficiency.
• Manage employee attendance, performance, accountability, and development.
• Support overall factory operations and ensure production goals are achieved.
• Execute assigned projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture aligned with the Sauer Brands Recipe and organizational values.

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership/lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, safe work practices, and workplace hazard identification.
• Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet production deadlines.
• ·  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• ·  Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support business operations.

What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 

• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term disability
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.