Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Company: Country Pure Foods
Location: Akron
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Description: Supervises and coordinates shift activities of production department(s) in the blending, processing, and packaging of juice and water products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.Responsibility and Duties:

• Ensure that all employees adhere to all Safety & Quality rules of the organization.
• Responsible for maximizing and increasing efficiencies for all production lines, being aware of downtime and making decisions to minimize downtime while ensuring we are producing a quality product for our customers.
• Responsible for printing all production schedules, distributing to appropriate operators, and picking up old production schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring the production floor is GMP compliant, audit ready always, and ensure our HACCP plan is being followed at all times.
• Engage with employees training, motivating and positively enforcing Safety, GMP's, Quality Checks and increasing efficiency.
• Coach, mentor and document employees to develop into assets for Country Pure Foods and avoid reoccurrence of errors.
• Schedule and staff according to production needs.
• Hold employees accountable for highest standards consistently while delegating and challenging subordinates.
• Promptly and thoroughly document employee discretions and correction notices.
• Responsible for employee training on all aspects of their position.
• Ensure first case checks are being performed at the start of the shift and for every order, assisting operators when needed.
• Ensure all paperwork for all machines are checked for accuracy, timeliness, neatness, and signed off.
• Assist with administering breaks for employees, operate machines when operators call out, and assist with managing the floor while operating a machine.
• Assists in shift transitions, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Assists with ensuring production is running in accordance with the production and blend schedules as determined by Scheduling Manager.
• Performs routine walks of the facility to monitor production and assists operators in the resolution of any production issues.
• Becomes familiar with and understands the sanitation procedures and performs sanitation procedures as needed.
• Becomes familiar with and understands the Warehouse Management System and assists with problem resolution as needed.
• Performs CIP and Production piping connections as needed.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Makes timely decisions and communicates changes effectively to all appropriate personnel and departments.
• Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Coordinates with Scheduling and Production Managers to assist in the preparation of blending, production, and sanitation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews and signs-off on related HACCP documentation, and alerts QA Manager and Production Manager of any discrepancies.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Participates in Shift Transition Meetings to facilitate solid communication of pertinent information to on coming and off going Production Supervisors.
• Works to resolve worker grievances and alerts Production Manager and Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and reports. Reviews daily attendance reports and communicates changes and necessary information to Payroll Department.
• Aware of efficiencies and juice loss and works steadily to meet plant goals.
• Conducts end of shift meetings for summarization to management to provide information to the floor and feedback to management.
• Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises approximately 20 hourly union employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws as a responsible and ethical agent of the company. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Accounting software, Database software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Microsoft365).The individual should also have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware including hand held scanning devices.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Who is Country Pure Foods? Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages. From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.Why Work at Country Pure Foods? Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Sign on Bonuses Available
  • Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
  • Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous PTO Policy
    
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