Production Supervisor 1st Shift at GFF Inc - Plochman Inc – Manteno, Illinois

This is a salaried position that reports to the Operations Manager. This position is responsible for the quantity and quality of work performed on the production line and in the batching process.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Communicate the job expectations and monitor their progress by coaching, counseling and enforcing systems, policies and procedures and administer disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Participate in the interview process, selection, orientation, and training of employees in the department.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the production process and add personnel and resources as needed.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel to accomplish the work demands.
• Establish priorities and monitor the progress, and revise schedules as needed to resolve problems.
• Report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• Ensure operation of equipment by communicating with the Maintenance Department when repairs are needed.
• Verify that the production line is properly staffed and that line speeds achieve optimized efficiency.
• Verify that product and packaging components are correct and meet the finished product specifications.
• Ensure that the finished products are submitted to the lab for sensory and analytical testing and that they comply with CCP’s (pH and Metal Detector tests).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Prepare production reports and verify the accuracy of units produced.
• Report the downtime, investigate and explain the reasons, and take the necessary steps for corrective action.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews to assess their competency, knowledge, and contribution.
• Ensure that SOP’s, GMP’s, and safety rules and policies are strictly followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• BA Degree from a four-year College or University; or 3-4 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role, coaching and production experience.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with order processing systems and Microsoft Office.

DESIRED:

• Ability to analyze market and competition and identify external threats and opportunities.
• Strategic thinking and able to develop and achieve organization goals.