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Production Supervisor

Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc · Springfield, IL

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$52k–$64k
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc (industrial) in Springfield, IL.

Tools it names
SAP
Base pay
$52k–$64k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live production postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 37% below similar roles

Typical $78k–$107k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 96%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ SAP 27%
  • Union environment 27%
  • 5S 27%
  • MES 23%

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Full description from Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, IncAs posted on their careers site.Show

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the people and processes in the Production department. The Production Supervisor is directly responsible for all aspects of Production Department operation, including quality production methods and practices, worker and food safety as well as collectively managing the entire production staff.

  • ◆Accountable for ensuring the company Safety, Food Safety, Quality & Legal

requirements

are met within the Production department.

  • ✓Ensure that employees work safely and are properly trained.
  • ✓Supervise daily activities of the production floor operations, motivating the team to ensure that operations are productive, safe and accurate.
  • ✓The Production Supervisor must be capable of diagnosing most equipment problems and working with other departments to ensure issues are resolved quickly.
  • ✓Develop productive and successful internal and external working relationships at all levels and engage with other areas of the business to achieve overall business objectives, targets and goals.
  • ✓Utilize ERP software to ensure production processes are being recorded properly and there is traceability of product

Qualifications (Physical, Mental, Experience, Education)

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or other related fields (WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE)

  • ✓Minimum of two years of experience in production manufacturing or operations management
  • ✓Minimum of two years of experience in managing employees
  • ✓Ability to be on feet eight to ten hours a day
  • ✓Ability to use a computer, computer software, basic math and problem solving skills
  • ✓Minimum of two years of experience with Microsoft office including word and excel
  • ✓Minimum of two years of experience with an ERP system (e.g. SAP, Batchmaster, Great Plains)
  • ✓Ability to multi-task and balance various activities and projects throughout the day

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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Description

Mel-O-Cream Donuts is in institution in Springfield, having been in business since 1932. While our roots are in the donut shop, today we are supplying bakeries throughout the Mid-West from our manufacturing plant on Springfield’s west side. Like so many businesses, we have been challenged to find the right people to staff our facility.

What do we do? We make donuts. This involves mixing dough, processing, cutting, shaping, and forming donuts. Some products are filled, glazed, or iced. This is done in a 30,000 square foot manufacturing area. While working in our production department, can seem hectic, there are those out there who thrive on being on their feet and working in a fast-paced environment, then this opportunity may be for you. If this interest you, please apply online.

We are also asking candidates to complete a cultural index as part of the process. This should take you no more than 10 minutes and will be provided to you, if you wish, at your in-person interview.

Please Note

To be considered for this position we require that you take a cultural survey. You can do so by clicking on the following link HERE

This role is non-exempt and overtime-eligible under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois law. Due to production demands, overtime opportunities are frequent, though weekly hours may fluctuate.

Reports To : Production Manager

Benefits

  • •401 (K) Plan
  • •401 (K) Matching
  • •PTO (Paid Time OFF)
  • •Weekly PAY
  • •Paid Holidays
  • •Health Insurance
  • •Dental Insurance
  • •Vision Insurance
  • •Life Insurance
  • •Short Term Disability Insurance
  • •Employee Assistant Program

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