3Rd Shift Production Supervisor

Newly Weds Foods is a global premium ingredient provider for some of the biggest brand names in the country! With 16 manufacturing plants in North America and many more worldwide, we are seeking a Production Supervisor for our third shift Breading Department to run a shift of 2 employees in producing different batches of cracker meal breadcrumbs. Prior experiencing in wholesale food manufacturing is a plus! In addition, our Production Supervisors also monitor the line equipment to ensure all stations are working effectively and efficiently.
***Position needed for 3rd Shift***

• Works under direction of the Production Manager as a staff team member responsible to maintain department production activities, processes, procedures, and employees to meet production and other assigned workload schedules.
• Works closely with lead personnel and other departments on any ingredient issues.
• After review with Production Manager, plans the department's activities to coordinate with production schedules and needs.
• Works closely with all other Supervisors and Managers as warranted.
• People oriented - supports and leads by example. Flexible to meet needs of business.
• Maintains department to meet customer specifications and schedules.
• Identify root cause of a problem, reviews with management and implements corrective action.
• Coordinates through Production Manager with QA on any production issues.
• Experienced and displays superior knowledge of ingredients and processes. Professional, is customer focused and results oriented. Able to speak and write, multi-task and add value to Production team.
• Forklift certified - able to operate both stand up and sit down units.
• Will perform other duties or special projects as needed. May fill in for production manager in his absence under direction of plant manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma, some college or advanced courses preferred. Requires a minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in our production area or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Proven record for quality, safety and attendance policies. Thorough work knowledge of OSHA, company policies and procedures and manufacturing/QA processes.
3. Some level of knowledge of FDA reporting and a solid understanding or HACCP and critical control points
4. Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and the general flow production lines
5. Professional communication, analytical abilities, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.