3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Summary:Our award-winning client is conducting a search for a Production Supervisor to join their team.This position is responsible for overseeing the safety, quality, and efficiency of the production operation. The Production Supervisor is a front line resource for the production staff and will take a leadership role in coordinating day to day activities on shift. This position reports to the Shift Manager.Responsibilities:Knows employees on the shift by name.Assumes complete ownership for operational results.Prioritizes food safety, people safety, and quality above all else.Has a safety first mindset, ensures employees are using safe practices, and engages when they do not.Actively communicates to employees upcoming changes within the plant.Skills to teach, lead, encourage, and appreciate production employees in a professional manner.Actively confronts underperformance or behavioral issues in ways that are consistent with the company's core values.Possesses deep knowledge of how production lines operate, what employees should be doing, and operational SOPs. Leverages this knowledge to engage and coach employees toward improvement.Provides thorough and timely responses to employee questions.Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. Raises the bar by asking employees how things can be better, actively listening to responses, and takes steps to improve them.Demonstrates and ensures Good Manufacturing Practices.Understands, embraces, communicates, and enforces company policies and procedures.Troubleshoots and problem solves in a fast moving environment.Effectively utilizes labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.Performs supervisory functions including, but not limited to; employee scheduling, performance management, disciplinary action, responding to employee questions and concerns, and work direction.Completes and reviews department paperwork and daily reports.Effectively utilizes labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Combination of education and Experience:An Associate Degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor Degree in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience is preferredExperience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferredExperience in a Food Production/Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.Excellent written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skillsGood conflict management and problem solving skillsAbility to work independently and be self-motivatedStrong attention to detail and focus on accuracyGood organizational skillsTactfully maintain confidentiality of information with employees and publicKnowledge of various computer applications (MS Word, Excel, ERP) and office equipmentProficient in Microsoft Office programsAbility to work overtime and/or weekends when requiredMust be goal oriented, confident, outgoing and able to work well under pressure.