Plover- 2nd Shift (35107)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.