Production Supervisor- Night Shift

Job TitleManages and provides leadership on all activities of a team (shift) of Spray Dry production personnel.Advises, controls, and supports operations to guarantee compliance with the Production Schedule, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Laws, and all company policies, and procedures. A general knowledge and understanding of production processes and excellent communication skills are essential to the successful fulfillment of the position requirements.Essential FunctionsHas primary responsibility for ensuring safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective production of material in the plantEnsure compliance to the production schedule at all timesDetermine efficient use of personnel, equipment, and supplies to achieve scheduleWork with quality assurance to follow all food safety policiesMonitor all production operations on a regular basis; take corrective action when deviations from specifications are apparent; report problems and corrective actions to operations staff in a timely manner; observe production processes for compliance with written SOPsCommunicate shift activities to Production Manager dailyContinuously audit personnel for compliance with policies and proceduresMaintain contact with Production Manager to plan staffing requirementPractice good communication skills and promote team-based decision making whenever possibleInform Maintenance Supervisor and Production Manager when major equipment repairs or supplies are neededPrepare and submit work orders in a timely mannerFollow through with Maintenance Supervisor as to status of work ordersParticipate in team meetings; attend training programs as advised by Management Staff; provide coaching and advisory support to team meetings; participate in team meetings as an active memberPerforms and/or participates in supervisory duties such as: interviewing and selecting personnel, training and development, motivation, goal setting, evaluation, and corrective actionsSet quarterly goals/objectives with Production ManagerPrepare batching records and labelsSeek educational enrichment as part of your personal development process and inform manager of courses or seminars that support your objectives and maintain the ongoing effort of personal improvementUse time management tools to effectively monitor your daily activitiesMeet frequently with the Management Staff to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your work, the company objectives, production performance, etc.Comply with all policies and procedures of the CorporationFollows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards; works to advance and promote the safety culture of the siteRequirementsA high school education is required and strong math, computer literacy, verbal and oral communication skillsSome college coursework is preferableThree to five years of supervisory or group leader experience in a food plant environment is requiredThe candidate must possess the skills needed to plan, organize, direct and motivate people to ensure potential for further advancement through professional developmentThe position requires sufficient time to accomplish the tasks leading to long days, weekends, and holiday work schedulesWhen plant production is operational on weekends and holidays, the Shift Supervisor is expected to be available to work his/her appropriate shiftThe ability to manage change and interruption is paramount to be a successful Shift SupervisorAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry-out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formMust be able to work independently – to organize tasks and manage the workloadAbility to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situationsAttain a second-class boiler licenseWorking ConditionsThe job responsibilities require an extensive amount of walking while on the jobContinuous physical activity through the work day such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and moving objects weighing up to 60 lbs.The plant environment involves working in noisy, wet, slippery, and hot conditions