Production Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
- Middlebury Center, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a sound team effort among all workers; determine the quality of work performed and correct performance immediately through retraining and/or counseling
- Provide instructions to crews and workers assigned to all departments throughout the shift to ensure conformance to quality standards
- Maintain the position of authority and accountability for employee relations by communicating work and company information to employees on a regular basis; seek employees ‘opinions and ideas
- Follow the weekly schedule required to meet production requirements; direct the standardizing, product transferring, and tank-changing activities. Maintain accurate shift records of receivals and other production activities as required
- Monitor all equipment performance to ensure that conditions are normal and standards of cleanliness are met; provide direction in resolving production problems and seek appropriate help when needed
- Coordinate movement of product to ensure that adequate bag and product supplies are available for packaging and bulk truck loading activities; observe quality of packaged product and assure proper stacking
- Maintain accurate entries of goods issued and goods receipts in SAP; assign tank fillings and mixing requirements
- Assist in orientation and training of new employees; record and report all actions which violate safety, dress code, and work standards; monitor unauthorized employee time away from workstation
- Enter employee schedule and any changes in Kronos
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of all plant systems and equipment
- Attend safety committee meeting on scheduled work days
- Observe and initiate safety compliance rules with all employees
- Set up overtime schedule to ensure necessary manpower coverage
- Monitor and document progressive discipline procedures starting with verbal warnings
- Follow and enforce all Dairy Farmers of America GMP’S and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
- Follow and enforce all safety regulations
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 4+ years’ experience with a production area of the plant, preferably a food beverage facility
- 1+ year supervisory experience within a production environment
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of processing systems and equipment
- Knowledge of safety related issues, including compliance with State, Federal, and Local regulations
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management, especially in a union environment
- Skill in Microsoft Office applications and company computer systems, specifically Excel, SAP, and Kronos
- Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
- Skill in leadership and coaching
- Able to perform arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals and fractions
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
- Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Able to promote a team environment
- Able to multi-task and problem solve
- Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
- Able to interpret and apply company policies
- Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Must be able to read, write and speak English