NOW HIRING A PRODUCTION SUPERVISORCan start as soon as possible!Preferably an individual who has worked as a Production Supervisor in the food industryShift:2nd and 3rd shiftDescription:Primarily responsible to provide excellent support to the Plant Manager and excellent customer service to all associates and visitors. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the supervisory management within the production areas and for ensuring that all assigned tasks are delivered on time, according to the production specification while complying with any and all Federal, State, Local, or customer requirements, including OSHA standards. Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management. Document daily production activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings. Review daily maintenance effectiveness and work with staff from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize, request, and ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency. Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations. Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management. Maintain a safe work environment at all times by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that employees are trained to understand and comply with those procedures. Apply corrective action consistently when required. Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality and manufacturing principles. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support. Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Huge plus
Someone with food experience, preferable manufacturing.
Approximately 3-5 years minimum of leadership experience.
Prefer some Continuous Improvement experience.
Prefer a Leadership Certification or Degree.
Must be able to motivate people.
Some light maintenance background. (Able to use small hand tools etc)
Experience Level:Expert LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.