2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Responsibilities include executing the production schedule, managing planned and unplanned events, coaching and developing team members, providing training, handling manufacturing related administrative tasks, supporting maintenance, coordinating process control, ensuring product quality, and fostering positive employee relations. The Production Supervisor manages all activities related to processing and packaging staff and equipment on their line, ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized manufacturing environment.

Job Description:

Job purpose 

The Production Supervisor manages all activities related to processing and packaging staff and equipment on their line, ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include executing the production schedule, managing planned and unplanned events, coaching and developing team members, providing training, handling manufacturing related administrative tasks, supporting maintenance, coordinating process control, ensuring product quality, and fostering positive employee relations. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:  

• Oversee processing equipment and packing hall positions, including start-up checks. 

• Verify code dates and correct packaging is applied. 

• Collect, organize, and accurately enter paperwork at the end of each shift. 

• Enforce food safety and quality programs on the production floor. 

• Train, coach, and support employees to perform their roles effectively. 

• Drive production targets, optimize efficiencies, and minimize scrap. 

• Monitor and review hourly shift efficiencies and implement improvements as needed. 

• Manage shift staffing and assignments. 

• Collaborate with QA to address product standards and prevent substandard production. 

• Review daily production records and outputs. 

• Address “Out of Control” processes and determine potential adjustments in consultation with the Production Manager. 

• Lead the shift by providing guidance, coaching, and encouragement to the team. 

• Serve as a key communication point between production and other departments. 

• Utilize ERP systems for production tracking and reporting. 

• Conduct weekly inventory checks. 

• Coordinate with Maintenance on operational issues such as equipment build-ups, jams, and production interruptions. 

• Complete shift reports, including EOSR, logs, WIP, and rework documentation. 

• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success. 

• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures. 

• Approve the vacation requests.  

• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure. 

• Issue disciplinary action when needed.  

• Perform other assigned duties. 

• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations. 

• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines. 

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.