Production Line Supervisor 2nd/3rd shift

Job Overview

Operations Supervisors are responsible to direct and coordinates activities of production and logistical department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the duties personally or through subordinate supervisors / Leads.   

Essential Duties and responsibilities  

Supervisors are on-site offering their leadership skills and knowledge to team members to oversee production activities including but limited to the manufacturing, processing, operating, packing, or unloading areas. Supervisors will work with Leads to expand their skills base including production duties & goals, safety requirements and policy responsibilities. 

Ensure the safe operation of equipment and continuous preventative maintenance; ensure all internal safety policies and legislation are followed as part of due diligence. Collaborate and coordinate with subsequent departments, as necessary. Develop and implement plans for the improvement of production activities. Provide hands-on leadership and manage in a positive and constructive manner. Proficient in HACCP, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and TPM processes. Organize order preparations. Determine needs of suppliers. Address production process issues. Organize and update shift production results. Ensure the respect and apply collective rules regarding safety, GMP and internal regulations. 

Ensure proper functioning of the machines and the safe use. Assess staffing needs and coordinate resources from other areas to fill permanent vacancies. Ensure food safety tests and records are done in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare production reports and applicable production records. Forecast staffing needs. Assure preventative maintenance schedule is maintained. Document disciplinary action as required. Meet production targets and strive for improvements.  

Leadership  

Operations Supervisors are expected to plan, organize, and direct daily operations; evaluate plant operations and monitor workflow. Train, develop, and supervise employees; coach and provide feedback as necessary to improve production and quality levels. Work on continuous improvement initiatives in respective departments to improve safety, quality, and efficiency; ensure production deadlines are met and fulfilled as required. Develop and maintain employee relations in a professional and respectable manner. Anticipate and react to potential production interruptions and aid in recovery to minimize loss. Direct Leads to support the team on daily needs to meet production goals. 

If the Supervisor sees any behavior from workers that violates MTNA policies, including but not limited to its Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment policies, the Supervisor must immediately address and report such behavior to an Operations Manager and/or HR and document the incident or behavior in question. The Supervisor must instruct the harasser or worker engaging in discriminatory behavior to stop the behavior in question and intercede to separate the parties involved if they able to do so without risk to their own personal safety. Supervisors must set an example to all workers by following MTNA policies. 

Supervisors will be responsible to complete the following tasks: 

Safety 

Operations Supervisors must instruct their teams on proper use of safety equipment and emergency procedures that might become necessary during production. Supervisors are required to ensure all employees are wearing and utilizing all PPE. The Supervisor is responsible for conducting safety checks on all equipment throughout production and monitoring employees to ensure they are performing safe activities. The supervisor must keep security and sanitation as a high priority. If incidents occur compromising safety or security, the Supervisor must ensure employees are safe, a report is compiled and submitted to HR for processing. Follow through with immediate corrections to ensure the security and safety of the rest of the team. Make recommendations of corrective actions needed to maintenance. 

Production Goals and Quality 

Operations Supervisors are responsible for meeting production goals and quality assurance standards. Supervisors must ensure product specifications and manufacturing procedures comply with regulations, including those under OSHA & AIB, etc. The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining high production standards while reaching production goals and ensuring quality control standards are not compromised. If the Supervisor is unable to meet production goals or observes quality deficiencies, the Supervisor should try to identify the cause of the quality defect and confer with their manager regarding solutions.  

Qualifications 

Working conditions 

Physical requirements 

Regularly required to talk or listen, is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.