Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorJob SummaryThe Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of all team members in the production and processing departments. The successful candidate will be able to perform job hazard analysis with assistance from Safety and the Operations Manager, minimize line downtime, increase efficiency, and manage employee absences and performance issues. The Production Supervisor will execute special projects and initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support plant operations. This position reports to the Operations Manager.Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure product conformance and line efficiency

Directs setup and adjustments of production machines/linesInterprets specifications and job orders to workers and assigns dutiesEstablishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedulesRecommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of productSuggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production lines, department, or work crewUnderstands, utilizes and trains staff on ERP and OEE systems

Work cross-functionally with all departmentsSafety role model

Supports an injury-free workplace by modeling good safety habitsEnsures PPE is worn by staff as requiredInterprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations

Leadership

Supervises and leads staff with a servant leader perspectiveAnalyzes and resolves or assists workers in resolving personnel problemsInitiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

Culture Building

Act as a servant leaderKeen eye for safety opportunitiesWork in a customer-centric mannerRepresent the company positively through supplier relationsSupport the Operations Manager as necessary with projects or necessary research

Conduct Risk Management and/or Job Hazard Analysis

Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

Meet or exceed defined KPIs for production efficiency.

Culture Building

Fully support Safety Initiatives at SBIPromote safety as a conditionOrganizational Health KPIs

Objectives and Behavioral Expectations

Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBIPersonal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:

Personal Characteristics:

Professional DemeanorEntrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business"Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personalityOverall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the factsSmart, creative and inquisitiveCharacter and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, and accountable for KPIsNo excuses mindset. Accountable and reliableDependable team player with positive attitude

Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence

Passion for organization, and attention to detailsPersonal values that mesh with SBI values

Performance History:

Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance

Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:

Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities

Strong people management skills and with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholdersHighly organized and detail orientedGood written and verbal communication skillsTeam oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexibleStrong problem-solving skills

Education & Experience:

Minimum High School Diploma required, some college preferred2+ years experience working in food manufacturing requiredPrior supervisory experience requiredBilingual English/Spanish preferredExperience with ERP System(Oracle/Peoplesoft) and OEE system (RedZone) preferred

Other:

Based in San Luis Obispo, CA

Learn more here: Sauer Brands

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.