The Production Supervisor facilitates the achievement of operational efficiencies of the production group and ancillary support functions providing inputs and outputs to the manufacturing operation.  He/she applies policy and procedure at the frontline level, enforces standard operating procedures, develops and applies best practices, and creates a culture of continuous improvement in a safe working environment.  Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibility of Work:

The Production Supervisor receives direction from the Production Manager.  He/she analyzes production demand in order to effectively develop manning schedules. He/she must be proficient in developing, managing, and communicating with hourly associates.  He/she ensures effective flow of materials in and finished goods out of assigned production areas.  Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Production Supervisor must be able to effectively lead and manage operations on assigned lines.  Key components include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving problems.
• Maintains time and production records to include Kronos and PTS.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternate solutions when necessary.
• Provides training and development opportunities to assigned associates; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Responds well to questions and seeks clarification when needed.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments.
• Writes clearly and communicates effectively; able to read and interpret written information and numerical data.
• Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Demonstrates strong planning, decision making, facilitating and process improvement skills.
• Enforces quality standards and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Understands cost implications of decisions; seeks to drive cost from the operation without sacrificing quality and service.
• Supports the organizations goals and values; follows policy and procedure.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.
• Seeks increased responsibility; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Observes safety and security policies, reports accidents and unsafe conditions; enforces GMP and HACCP standards.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Directly supervises 10-15 hourly associates. 

Education and/or Experience:

Associates degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school and 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability:

He/she possesses the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish

facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the Production Supervisor is:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to climb stairs.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers. 
• Frequently required to taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on items such as standard production documentation, statistical documentation, electronic communication, and diagrams.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Noise level that is loud from machinery, horns, bottle lines and exhaust fans.
• Wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to toxic corrosive chemicals.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must follow all safety procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.
• Will adhere to the company policy regarding attendance.
• Must have the ability to work overtime if needed.
• Must have the ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player.
• Must have full understanding and compliance of all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, general safety rules, general work rules, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), harassment policy, drug and alcohol policy, etc.