Production Supervisor - Nights

Country: United States

City: Traverse City

Job Family: Industrial Operations

Contract Type: Unlimited-term

Job ID: 50680

Production Supervisor - Nights

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Title: Production Supervisor (NIGHT SHIFT)

Reports to: Production Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 30-50

Key Internal Partners: Other Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Technical Services, Quality, Sanitation, Supply Chain, Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager

Key External Partners: None

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality, and performance goals.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

Provide guidance and set priorities for Production Leads and other production floor personnel and maintain a positive work environmentEnsure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and proceduresEnsure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPsEnsure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures Responsible for meeting safety, quality, and cost targets for the department.Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations. Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule.Provide daily production dataAnalyze daily reports provide feedback in written format

Effectively manage employees in the plantMonitor daily work performance and on the job training of employeesLead daily meetings, or partner with a Production Lead to help them conduct daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to productionPlan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timelineSupport employee growth and develop competenciesAddress personnel issues and partner with HR when necessaryPartner with maintenance to drive plant reliability improvementsUse 6S principles to drive issues to root cause to prevent future occurrence.Maintain inventory management standardsAll other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Safety (# of recordable incidents), Right First Time, OEE, Yield, and Down Tim

Position Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.

Experience

3+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environmentAt least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferredAt least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology

Skills

Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectivelyDemonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safetyAbility to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipmentAbility to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of othersAbility to lead root cause analysis eventsMust be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentMust be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusionsProficiency using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programsMust be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levelsStrong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skillsMust have strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

Physical & Travel Requirements

Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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