Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor directly supervises production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas.  This includes planning, assigning and directing work, addressing and resolving product and employee concerns.  This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws.

• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor the work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the plant.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machines.
• Coordinate and communicate production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of production run assignments.
• Evaluate and anticipate production volume adjustments, daily assignment of duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production run schedules.
• Using ERP system, complete production data entry results and reporting to include production results, volume, OEE, planned/unplanned downtime by product type and order.
• Complete and review production/packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and any other documents.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance.
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

• Using CI methods, analyze, identify and communicate root causes and preventive measures to proactively resolve work problems.
• Maintains time and production records as required.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.
• Provide supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, and performance management.  If a collective bargaining agreement exists, we may participate in grievances solutions or other contract related activities and discussions. 
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures. Support employee for progressive disciplinary action activities in partnership with Human Resources.
• Promote safety programs and policies in order to reduce the number of safety incidents and near misses.

• Trains and instructs employees regarding production and equipment standards and processes.  Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate degree in operations management, or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient with ERP solutions, SAP preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. 
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. 
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• The employee may be exposed to wet, hot, humid and cold temperatures, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. unassisted.
• The employee is regularly required to work in an office, warehouse, and production environment.
• Fine manipulation and dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.