Production Supervisor

This position will supervise Quality Control (QC) programs at the source plant level, emphasizing product standards and acceptable sanitation conditions. Supervise all plant personnel in the sparselean collection program. Coordinate transfer of these materials to company processing facilities.

• Will supervise 2 or more employees. Communicate objectives, assign tasks, and train production personnel in all related work and safety activities. Maintain accurate and timely personnel records.
• Supervise raw material collection in producing and receiving plants. Interface with source plant management, corporate management, and QC management, as required. Verify correct product specifications, grade changes occur, and the proper labeling is used.
• Ensure equipment is assembled, disassembled, cleaned properly, and is ready for production. Responsible for maintaining high standards of safety and plant cleanliness.
• Establish and maintain current plant production reports and submit weekly reports to immediate supervisor.
• Assure raw material standards and specifications are achieved utilizing product AQL inspection programs.
• Report routinely to source Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager regarding QC issues. Identify problem areas requiring corrective action.
• Will maintain the integrity of procedures and processes set by ownership. Will assist in enforcing company policies and safety regulations for production workers.
• Monitor source plant QC inspection programs. Implement and execute established programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide daily inspection of all plant conditions and report issues to Production Superintendent for daily group discussion. This includes monitoring and inspecting equipment operations to ensure that safe operating standards are followed and that strict cleanliness requirements are met. Duties may include cleaning sanitizing tanks, nozzles, and production methods of production equipment.
• Responsible for an efficient and timely transition from production to sanitation process. Ensure efficient shift change and full communication of related items to supervisors. This includes accurate and timely data entry into logbooks, spreadsheets, and other recordkeeping mechanisms, along with effective verbal communication to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude or background in working with precision machine parts.
• Basic math skills.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency are preferred.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Display of supervisory and leadership skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to work and develop successful employees, fostering and leading in an environment of cooperation.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both in verbal and written form.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Experience:  Minimum of 1 year of plant production experience or equivalent is required. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. 
Department:   Technical Services