Production Supervisor
On-siteEmporia, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough investigations to identify and eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems while monitoring safety, production, and quality on the production floor. Coach and influence employees to achieve peak productivity, ensuring staff adheres to work rules and Good Manufacturing Practices. Directly manage all daily activities and long-term objectives of the department, collaborating with HR, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues. Deliver quality products through continuous improvement while maintaining corporate standards in a high-noise bakery environment. Requires flexibility for PM shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP
- 100% on-site
- PM shift
- 4:30pm-4:30am
- Flexibility required
- Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays)
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or related field
- Bilingualism (English/Spanish)
- Experience in food and beverage manufacturing
- Knowledge of how to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment & processes to produce quality product
- Understanding of the unique equipment in a bakery and its operation
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