Windsor, Connecticut
Production Supervisor Job Opening in Windsor, Connecticut - Company: OSF Flavors, Inc.
Location: Windsor, Connecticut
Job Position: Production Supervisor
Expanding food manufacturer in northern Connecticut requires an experienced, hands-on, self-motivated Production Supervisor .
Position summary: The Production Supervisor manages a team of production employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with company policies. Responsibilities include: directing workflow to meet customer orders; working with ERP system to ensure scheduled orders are completed and inventory issues are resolved, including cycle counts; interview, hire, and train employees; reward and discipline employees; address safety issues, quality issues or complaints; resolve problems and foster a continuous improvement environment.
Essential duties, responsibilities and qualifications include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Functions :
Perform first level leadership providing support, coaching and direction to the manufacturing team.
Plan the flow of materials through the department and analyze production work orders to assign labor and create equipment operating schedules which meet both internal and external needs.
Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an efficient production environment of problem solving and continuous improvement. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency in the production department.
Facilitate effective communication across production teams, planning, maintenance and warehouse along with customer service to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Ensure policies and procedures are being followed in a consistent manner.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving work problems to exceed metrics in safety, quality, customer service and cost management.
Maintain time and production records.
Report production, safety or quality incidents and downtime on a daily basis.
Write procedures, SOP's and is instrumental in the implementation and training of the procedures, both new and existing.
Responsible for quality, quantity of production output, employee training and skills
Interface in collaboration with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting and R&D departments.
Work with Plant Manager and other departments on improvement or capital projects.
Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.
Qualifications:
2-3 years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting, food experience preferred
Forklift certification
Hands-on, multi-tasking experience
Ability to train and coach responsible personnel
Detail orientated, strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions
PC skills and experience with ERP system
Scanning/bar-coding experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
BS/BA degree preferred
A competitive salary along with industry-leading benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, 401K, profit sharing) is available to the successful prospect.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Production Supervisor: 3 years
supervisory: 3 years
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