Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Supervisors will be responsible to lead to continuous improvement and total employee engagement by maintaining a good working relationship with all departments. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining aseptic machines, processes, and focusing on KPI goals as well as ensuring all GMP, SOP, GFSI, USDA, FDA, NCDA, and HACCP, and Food Safety requirements are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Establish clear channels of communication with employees to ensure information flows appropriately

Oversee and manage employees' performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs

Maintain positive working environment

Ensure team is running effectively to meet daily task

Document SOPs, procedures, and best practices

Duties / Responsibilities :

Identify / troubleshoot equipment that are under performing

Maintain all regulatory, customer, and in-house paperwork as required

Implement improvement plans that optimize resources and KPIs

Assist management as needed to support projects and other initiatives as assigned

Set up, sterilize, operate, continuously monitor aseptic filling equipment, batching equipment, and packing equipment

Conduct required periodic packaging integrity testing and weight checks, and metal detection using established validation methods

Ensure that the correct packaging materials are being used for the product being produced. Track and document machine / equipment down-time

Ensure a supply of hydrogen peroxide to the filling machine for material sterilization

Work with engineering to perform PMs, improve / update / complete and establish proper PM frequency on your designated equipment

Know how to use LOTO (lockout Tagout) and apply it correctly

Use and apply 5S standards to their work areas

Understand / communicate machine / line-specific KPIs and report to management

Own daily performance KPIs for multiple production lines

Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work without extensive supervision

Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

CIP, COP, and SIP before and after production

Assist in allergen monitoring programs

Assist engineering in routine PM’S

Sanitation

Forklift duties

Housekeeping

Troubleshooting

Batching & Processing assistance

QA monitoring and recording assistance

Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture

Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team

Stewardship for our B-Corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards

Attention to detail

Extensive experience with accurate documentation

Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork

Ability display professionalism at all times ( in behavior attitude and conversations)

Education and Experience :

High School degree or equivalent

Forklift and Aerial platform certification within 3 months of hire

The ability to complete better processing control school & Acidified Foods course in first 6 months of hire.

Experience motivating, coaching and developing teams

Experience writing SOP's and polices & procedures

Experience enforcing policies and procedures

Knowledge of administering progressive discipline

Physical Requirements :

Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times multiple times per shift

Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting

Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments