Food Production Supervisor
V&V Supremo Foods Inc - chicago, IL
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Job descriptionPosition Title:Production SupervisorDepartment:ProductionReports To:Plant ManagerFLSA:ExemptPosition SummaryPartners with management to promote the growth, quality, and efficiency of V&V Supremo Foods' production processes and procedures.1st Shift2nd Shift3rd Shift OpeningsFive Primary ResponsibilitiesEstablishes andor adjusts production schedules to supply & demand volumes.Find solutions to positively improve working conditions and directmotivate the workforce.Supply and maintain necessary materials, tools & inventory levels for required objectives and work tasks.Enforce policies and procedures to meet or exceed quality specifications and safety standards. Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of equipment ensuring food safety.Responsible for production schedules, labor use and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Makes recommendations for continuous improvements.SQF (Safe Quality Food) ComplianceIt is the responsibility of every employee to ensure that V & V Supremo's food safety and quality management system complies with food safety regulations and SQF compliance. In turn, our customers are assured that the product has been produced, processed, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.All employees are required to comply and promote compliance with V & V Supremo's food safety program and polices, including but not limited to:Hazard Prevention: Help to keep all work areas clean and free of unsafe obstacles.Educate: Educate yourself and others on the correct standard operating procedures for the task you are responsible for.Accountable: It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the Company's SQF policies and proceduresReport Food Safety Issues: It is your responsibility to communicate any food safety and quality problems to your supervisor to initiate action.Training: Attend all required training and pass all necessary knowledge or skill-based evaluations.Key ActivitiesSupervises staff of 18 to 24SafetyEnsure monthly training is executed according to plan.Supply and verify the employees are using the right safety tools (PPE) and equipment.Lead by example, safety first and ensure employee ownership.Report any injuries, conduct investigation (root cause analysis), and develop action plan in conjunction with management to prevent from reoccurrence.Responsible for following and enforcing safety (OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)) regulations and procedures.QualityResponsible for being a resource for all SQF related policyprocedure inquiries.Responsible for reporting any potential food safety issues to Plant Manager and Quality Control Department.Responsible for keeping master sanitation schedule (MSS) and sanitation standard operating procedures and ensuring sanitation needs are met.Meets or exceeds Pasteurized Milk Ordinance standards.Trainsretrains staff on policiesprocedures that help ensure SQF adherence and promote food safety related behaviors and integrity as it relates to a food safety culture.Maintains time and production records, requisitions, and verify product specs.Responsible for complying with and enforcing all Safe Quality Food (SQFHACCP) policesprocedures and requirements.PeopleConfers with other supervisors during shift exchange to coordinate facility activities.Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, recommends improvements in production methods and equipment, standard operating procedures and working conditions.Manage performance, drive accountability and recognition of employees based on job descriptionclassifications and performance metric (safety, quality, performance, cost)Ensure CBA is followed.Verify and approve scheduled hours.PerformanceProductionFamiliar with dairy manufacturing equipment and food packaging systemsKnowledge of Form-Fill-Seal Vacuum Packaging MachinesRecommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.KPI (Key Performance Indicator) daily reports (People, Quality, Production, Performance, Cost)Conduct weekly cycle counts of raw materials, packaging materials and finish goods.Order materials based on production schedule and aligned with Plant Management based on availability.CostEnsure quality specs to avoid write offs.Manage labor hours and overtime below or equal to budget.Ensure pounds per hour per SKU are meeting or exceeding standards.Minimize waste product, supplies, materials, and utilities.Maximize yield and minimize giveaway (overweight).Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Performance MetricsAbility to implement SQF standards and meet overall production standards.Production planning and execution under the supervision of Plant Manager.Successful implementation of assigned production projects.Key External InterfaceRaw materials representativeProduct consumersRetailFood Service customersThird party vendorsKey Internal InterfaceProduction management and workforceQuality control departmentMaintenance departmentDistribution, Sales, and Marketing workforceProcurement, FinanceHuman ResourcesSkills RequiredEffective problem solving and decision-making skills (Root Cause Analysis).Effective written and verbal communication skills.Supervisory skillsBasic Math SkillsUnderstanding and awareness of Latino and American culturesHands-on can-do attitudeStrong people skills with the ability to build working relationships with managers, workforce, and customers.Effective supervisor and leader in the manufacturing industryAble to take ownership hold self-accountable, improve the production processes, and increase efficiency.Spanish and English (written and spoken) preferredNecessary ExperienceProduction experience in the consumer goods industry (prefer food processing & sanitation exp.)Continuous process production process improvement knowledgeERP MRP knowledge and troubleshootingOEE experienceFamiliar with manufacturing equipment including packaging.Experience supervising Spanish speaking workforce (18 to 24)At least 5 years' experience as a Production SupervisorBA or BS desiredAbsence of SupervisorIn the absence of the Plant Manager, it is your responsibility to refer to key personnel of equal status for any food safety issues. Please refer to the organization chart of responsibility or ask your supervisor for further clarification.Absence of Key PersonnelIn the absence of current position key personnel please refer to a position status of equal of tegratorPosition StatusSr. VP of OperationsSQF PractitionerPlant ManagerAsst. Plant ManagerLead SupervisorProduction SupervisorQC SupervisorForemanJob Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: In person
Created: 2024-10-04