Production Supervisor in Jonesboro AR

Major manufacturer is in search of Production Supervisor. Relocation is available.

Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising production employees to optimize quality, service and efficiency to achieve operational excellence, in accordance with company policies and procedures. The safety, development and retention of your team is your highest priority. As the frontline leader in logistics, production, and food safety, employee engagement, teamwork and coaching are your responsibilities. You will also coordinate with business partners to ensure a seamless flow of product and champion continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises personnel in the day-to-day production operations of the business to achieve yields, gross margins, scheduling, both raw and finished goods.
• Supervises in an appropriate manner regarding all aspects of production activities, including, prioritizing duties, delegating work assignments, and scheduling employees to optimize production and sanitation functions, as necessary.
• Trains and provides an environment for employees to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
• Lead efforts in assigned areas of responsibility related to loss prevention, risk management, USDA compliance, and labor/employee relations.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and employee involvement.
• As an active participant, coordinates with Human resources the recruitment, selection, training & development, and retention of qualified talent in all operational areas.
• Champions the training and development of existing staff to ensure engagement and succession planning bench strength as appropriate.
• Ensures that assigned employees are meeting Performance Measurement Standards (e.g. productivity, attendance, tardiness, safety and quality), and communicates with employees regarding pertinent information for daily, event or seasonal business issues.
• Ensures that individual employee’s productivity support business objectives and to establish an engaged workforce through the training of staff and the reduction of turnover.
• Works with the Operation Manager and other Supervisors to maintain knowledge of yields, quality and variances to help realize goals on yields and efficiencies.
• Evaluates processes and methods, and makes recommendations on continuous improvement methods, equipment performance, utilization of people, and quality of product and safety objectives. Acts as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems regarding production, quality and work problems as appropriate.