Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Summary

Tempe Milk Plant 1115 W, Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282

Shift 1: Hours 4 am - 12:30 pm Monday through Friday Must be open to Saturday work and overtime.

Candidates who are submitted at the higher end of the range need to superstars with awesome experience.

Is there a possibility for this assignment to be extended? No

Is there a possibility for this assignment to be converted to full time employment? No

The candidate will interview on site with manager and team.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight:

  Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all production processes.

  Monitor and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

• Staff Supervision:

  Lead, supervise, and support production associates.

  Compose and deliver performance evaluations. Corrective action notices and provide constructive feedback.

• Quality Control:

  Train, monitor, and quality control standards.

  Address and rectify issues affecting product quality.

• Inventory Management:

  Track, manage, and audit raw materials and finished goods inventory.

  Coordinate with the supply chain to optimize stock levels.

• Process Optimization:

  Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose scalable solutions.

  Implement changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

• Safety Compliance:

  Enforce and promote safety protocols.

  Conduct regular safety training for production personnel.

• Communication:

  Effectively collaborate with site cross-functional partners. (e.g., quality, logistics, maintenance).

  Relay information accurately, in detail, and respectfully effectively to ensure smooth operations.

• Training and Development:

  Train new production associates.

  Provide ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Problem Resolution:

  Address and resolve production-related issues promptly.

  Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Regulatory Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards. (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.)

  Keep abreast of industry regulations and update procedures accordingly.

• Equipment Maintenance:

  Coordinate maintenance schedules for production equipment.

  Address equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Documentation:

  Maintain accurate production records and reports.

  Generate reports for management on production metrics.

equirements

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent. Degree preferred.
• Strong preference for Dairy experience
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in a food production environment. Food manufacturing experience is a must have.
• One (1) or more years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership background – ability to direct a diverse unionized workforce.
• Ability to manage and develop associates.
• Strong skills Working knowledge of MS applications including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ability to grasp additional business-related applications.
• Ability to lift upto 60 LBS

Skills

• Production Supervisor
• food production
• Food manufacturing