Shift technician

Position:

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Department:

Production

Job Status:

Full Time

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports To:

Production Manager

Grade/Level:

Job Type:

Regular

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shift Supervisor leads the day to day operation of the Production Department to ensure production objectives and performance standards are attained in food safety, quality, yields and efficiencies. The position plans, supervises and coordinates the work activities of the Shift Technicians and works directly with the group to achieve manufacturing goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, supervise, and enforce safe workplace practices and applicable safety and health rules to maintain a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards.
• Follows all safe workplace practices, comply with all applicable safety and health rules, and actively participate in safety programs.
• Provides direction to employees to maintain production goals and quality.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Provides training and supervisor to ensure employees are performing assigned work properly.
• Monitors production to ensure that safety, quality and cost standards are maintained.
• Evaluates employee performance and provide feedback on improvement and development.
• Monitors condition of processing equipment and communicates to facilities maintenance department about any needed repair.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and informational meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for the entire production operation (upstream through downstream areas).
• Completes required paperwork, including shift reports.
• Reviews production schedule and plans production tasks as necessary.
• Communicates any problems or changes in production or quality to management and appropriate personnel.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMPs) and company standards.

Food Safety and Security Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising and enforcing Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMP).
• Responsible for supervising and enforcing overall cleaning and sanitation procedures within the Production Department. (Acting Sanitation Supervisor for manufacturing)
• Responsible for upholding the principles of the Company’s food safety certification program.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position directly supervises Shift Technicians in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training, planning, assigning, auditing, documenting, evaluating and directing work. Position serves as management representative during off hours and weekends.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

Customer Service:

• Creating a positive impression of AstaReal, Inc.
• Interacting positively with both co-workers and customers
• Listening effectively to determine and meet customers’ needs
• Striving to meet and exceed expectations

Entrepreneurship:

• Being innovative and creative
• Showing perseverance
• Being versatile and resourceful

Initiative:

• Seeking assistance when necessary
• Approaching new tasks with confidence and a positive attitude
• Beginning and completing tasks with little prompting

Organization:

• Organizing work priorities when faced with a number of tasks
• Devising and following a coherent plan to complete a task
• Revising the plan when necessary to complete the task or to make improvements

Reliability:

• Following directions
• Giving attention to detail
• Using time effectively and producing work on time
• Being punctual

Self-advocacy:

• Asking questions and seeking clarification, where appropriate
• Being proactive regarding individual rights and responsibilities, where appropriate
• Identifying and making use of appropriate resources and support when needed

Teamwork:

• Taking responsibility for his or her share of the work
• Showing respect for the ideas and opinions of others
• Working willingly with others
• Contributing to the team effort by sharing information, resources, and expertise

Working Independently:

• Using prior knowledge and experience to solve problems and make decisions
• Independently selecting, evaluating, and using appropriate materials, tools, resources, and activities
• Accomplishing tasks independently

Working Safely:

• Using and wearing all required protective equipment and devices
• Participating in health and safety training, as required
• Participating in food safety training, as required
• Working in a manner that prevents injury to self and others
• Reporting unsafe conditions
• Acting in accordance with health, safety, and food safety practices

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), required.
• Associate’s Degree (two year college or technical school) in related discipline; or equivalent combination of work experience and vocational training, preferred.

Experience:

• 4 plus years of relevant and progressive experience in operations or manufacturing environment.
• 2 plus years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferred.
• 2 plus years in a food manufacturing environment, preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Certifications & Licenses:

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible days and hours to support business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the attached Physical Requirement and Environmental Conditions Analysis represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires working in an industrial environment.

UNPLANNED ACTIVITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. AstaReal, Inc. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person