JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for producing a quality product that meets all the Safety, SQF and Customer regulations
• Coach, counsel, train and develop associate's skills
• Establishes efficient production processes for all the company's product lines
• Ensures that all products follow QA and SQF procedures
• Regularly train associates in methods of improving production processes
• Prior to shift start, reviews production schedule with the line associates and keeps them informed of any changes in product, line changes, material availability.
  
  Complete shift huddle/communication with other department Supervisors and associates
• Assures that all recipes, labels, tools and equipment are ready prior to production start
• Inspects production lines regularly to assure that Good Manufacturing Practices are followed
• Makes certain that production areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
• Responsible for making quality products that meet all the Food Safety, SQF, QA, and customer requirements
• Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to production: materials and counts are accurate.
  
  Completes all required information tracking and data collection
• Educates associates in pro-active response to down time and rapid shift and product changeovers
• Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors.
  
  Identifies significant issues related to quality, safety, down time, production problems or any other unexpected issues
• Lead and motivate associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs
• Maintain production schedules to ensure on time production and delivery
• Manage employees and allocated resources to meet production schedule
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

• 2 years or more in a leadership capacity, experience in production, preferably in the food industry or manufacturing is preferred.
  
  (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred
• Certified fork lift driver
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and train employees
• Knowledgeable of SQF and OSHA regulations