Production Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand how to properly open and close facility, to include proper startup and shutdown of all facility machinery and auxiliary systems.
• Assign associates to utilize provided material and machinery to maximize productivity and minimize

waste.

• Understand and require associates to safely package material according to FDA, Quality and Customer specific requirements.
• Support and meet production goals defined by Plant Manager.
• Maintain sufficient raw materials on the production floor to meet production schedule.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory levels of raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
• Maintain accuracy of all associated production and quality audit records.
• Demand a safe work environment for yourself and your associates. Report work-related safety issues to maintenance and plant management.
• Build a strong, efficient, well-trained production team. Provide feedback and training for the team on a daily basis. Conduct performance appraisals or disciplinary actions as may be required in timely and effective manner, recognizing good performance and managing low performance.
• Seek out and suggest continuous improvements to production flow, cost initiatives, and safety.
• Maintain a good rapport with other areas within the company so that any issues can be resolved and improved.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years previous work experience in a leadership role
• 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging operation with proven positive and effective human resource management skills
• Must be proficient in Excel and Word systems, with ability to navigate within complex spreadsheets and production schedules
• Must possess fundamentals of employment and labor laws
• Effective personal time management and strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Electronic Time/Attendance system experience (ADP, Kronos, etc.)
• Production FDA standards and scheduling experience helpful
• Good basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) recommended, but not required
• Flexibility to change work environment/conditions1 of 2

Job Description Title: Repack Shift Supervisor

Document Number: JD-0061 Revision Number: 0001

Associate's degree (preferred) in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Engineering or Business preferred.

Previous experience within a Supervisory role in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of four-year degree.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Work with strong fragrances, esters and in dust particulate environment and varying temperature changes
• Must be able to lift/push/pull boxes/cartons (45#) on frequent basis and perform line audits or quality inspections as required.
• May be required to operate material handling/forklifts upon occasion or to troubleshoot mechanical

systems

• Frequent overtime work is required and must be able to work weekends and holidays to support business demands and scheduling
• Must be able to work any assigned shift and assist with coverage as needed