PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Production Supervisor

Resume REQUIRED to be considered for this position,

Location: Lenoir, North Carolina

Purpose & Scope:

This position is responsible for assuring all procedures are followed in achieving the highest level or productivity in the most cost-efficient manner possible while still maintaining the specification of the customer. Make sure all reporting requirements are met for area of supervision.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and direction to the production floor personnel

• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; initiating, coordination and enforcing systems, policies and procedures

• Develop and maintain training programs in conjunction with the HR/Safety department to ensure all the personnel have the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively

• Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel

• Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining to their job and develop personnel growth opportunities

• Monitor employee work performance relative to expectation and maintain product workflow through the facility

• Ensure material handlers supply the workstations with material quickly and efficiently

• Monitor and enforce safety practices and policies

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel

• Ensure equipment and tools are in good working order and available for use when required.

• Ensure all stations are producing product to the company's quality standards

• Continuously evaluate and modify plant workflow for increased throughput and productivity

• Monitor and enforce work start, break and stop times of the production floor personnel

• Monitor tidiness of the workstations and machines

• Coordinate cleanups where necessary fill our maintenance requests as necessary

• Attend and participate in regular production meetings

• Work in a fast paced environment with fast changing priorities

• Issue PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as well as tools as necessary

• Lead the production floor personnel and maintain a positive work atmosphere

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• Position reports to and works closely with Production Superintendent

• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above

• Balance Quality, Productivity, Cost, Safety and Morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas

• Manage departmental performances measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager

• Perform accident investigations

• Maintain proper inventory levels

• Manage department priorities

• Track absenteeism and timekeeping

Competencies:

• Leadership

• Performance Management

• Problem Solving & Analysis

• Results Driven

• Communication Proficiency

• Time Management

• Technical Capacity

• Learning Orientation

Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings

• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives

• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

Requirements:

Experience: 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the Beef or Pork industry

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English

• Bilingual skills helpful

• Excellent conflict resolution skills

• Computer knowledge required

• Good organizational skills

• Ability to work 50+ hours

• Good attendance and safety records

Manages: Production employees

EOE/Vet/Disabled