Supervisor, Production

General Purpose:

Directs assigned production employees. Performs administrative tasks and maintains communication associated with the activities of a production shift. Assumes responsibility for the shift performance in safety, quality, sanitation, as well as production. Should effectively coordinate shift performance to attain the goals of DairiConcepts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews current and anticipated production at the beginning of each shift.
• Reviews manpower situation to determine needs for efficient operation of shift.
• Assists production employees in the manufacture of the best possible product meeting each of DairiConcepts product specifications.
• Conducts and assists others in conducting investigations to determine and correct cause of out-of-spec products.
• Assists all shift personnel in maintaining highest possible production rate.
• Observes plant safety rules.
• Instructs production employees in safe operating procedures and plant conduct.
• Helps identify safety hazards and takes appropriate steps to control them.
• Ensures the production of clean and safe food Receives and relays all appropriate information and instructions from the Plant Manager to the production employees.
• Maintains effective lateral communications with other supervisors.
• Responsible for maintaining all appropriate paperwork occurring during shift hours to include absentee reports, bills of lading, production records and laboratory test results.
• Responsible for sanitation program and ensuring the proper level of cleaning chemicals are onsite

Education and Experience:

• College degree in Management or Food Science, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 - 5 years related experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Strong detail and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be team oriented.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans