Production Supervisor - 3rd shift in Ankeny, Iowa at Mrs. Clark's Foods

The 3rd shift Production Supervisor will manage plant production, warehouse, maintenance personnel to ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This is a full-time 3rd shift position, exempt position that reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties

• Direct the work force performance through proper administration of the Company policies. Discipline directly where necessary to maintain control of operations.
• Assist in control and regulation of packaging operations by maintaining standard operating procedures, making prescribed changes and adjustments when necessary, and maintaining daily productions rates, yield, quality, and line efficiencies.
• Administer safety/health programs to meet current OSHA and Mrs. Clark’s Requirements
• Obtain and maintain line efficiencies through the supervision and administration of company established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Train building personnel in proper operation techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Managers / Director of Operations

Minimum Experience

Total Yrs. of Experience: Three years supervisory experience in food manufacturing or related industry.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8pm-6am (8 Hour Shifts)

Equipment/Software Skills

Must be PC literate

Skills And Abilities

Attention to Detail:

• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy by being attentive to detail in identification of issues and, the planning and the execution of tasks.

Teamwork:

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Oral Communication:

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication:

• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Supervisory/Functional Management Requirements

Manages a single function with supervisory responsibility and has budget responsibility

Titles of direct reports: Line Operators, Mixers, General Labor

Directly supervises 20 employees

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Physical: Must have ability to sit and walk for extended periods of time on a daily basis.

Sensory: Must utilize all senses as normal.

Mental/Reasoning: Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker)