Production Supervisor

Department: Manufacturing Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Job Type: Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday,

evenings, weekends holidays as needed Positions Supervised: Packers, Machine Operators & Roasters

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for general manufacturing operations. Create and communicate daily product schedule for roasters and packaging machines. Work closely with the Operations Management team to ensure product is manufactured properly and in a timely manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Scheduling
   1. Assign team members to work stations based on the needs of the company and its customers
   2. Schedule items to be manufactured based on inventory levels, PO dates and needs of the customer
   3. Schedule roasting & blending to facilitate daily packing needs
   4. Schedule team members to cross train at various work stations
   5. Communicate schedule to team members and management
   6. Open building at the beginning of shift
2. Supervising:
   1. Regularly walk the production floor to verify team members are working efficiently and meeting production goals
   2. Inspect work areas and equipment for safety deficiencies
   3. Inform Technical Staff of any equipment issues or deficiencies
   4. Report all deficiencies to management
3. Maintain a safe & sanitary facility
   1. Verify crew is performing work to company SOPs
   2. Verify crew is performing daily, weekly & monthly sanitation procedures
   3. Verify and enforce Federal, State & company safety guidelines
   4. Verify & maintain all documents, logs or systems
   5. Verify the building is secure throughout the shift
   6. Report all deficiencies to management

4) General

a) Ensure all work is performed following Company, Federal & State policies, guidelines and laws.

b) Adjust production schedule in the event of an absence.

c) Be available for inventory counts when scheduled

d) Work with Purchasing/Receiving to efficiently schedule and produce product with the appropriate manufacturing staff.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Ability to communicate both verbally & in writing, clearly and concisely.
• Organized - Being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customer's needs while following company procedures.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: 3+ years manufacturing experience (recommended); knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) helpful; strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of diverse backgrounds and an emphasis on communication: training, team building, and supervision (motivation, directing).

Education: High School Diploma

Computer Skills: Microsoft office (recommended)

Language: Well-developed verbal and written English communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F 10 lbs or less O

Walk F 11-20 lbs O

Sit F 21-50 lbs O

Manually Manipulate F 51-100 lbs O

Reach Outward O Over 100 lbs N

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs or less O

Squat or Kneel O 13-25 lbs O

Bend O 26-40 lbs O

Grasp O 41-100 lbs O

Speak

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment consists of fast paced light industrial manufacturing and general dry goods warehouse. Occasional strong odors & dust