Supervisor

Production Supervisor- Bacon Reports to the Director of Bacon

Job Summary:

The Bacon Production Supervisor must have strong interpersonal skills coupled with in-depth technical knowledge. This role involves supporting the development and management of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while overseeing both permanent and temporary staff. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and the implementation of 5S practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern manufacturing methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing. The Bacon Production Supervisor thrives in a dynamic setting and is motivated by challenges and achieving success in a high-energy workplace.

Office Environment: 37% of the work is conducted in an office setting, involving time spent on computer research, project management, and communication with team members and stakeholders. Frequent participation in both in-person and virtual meetings, including project updates, strategy sessions, and presentations to management and stakeholders.

Production Environment: 60% Regular visits to the production areas will involve exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.

Travel: <3% Occasional travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc.

Schedule: PM Schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise non-exempt Production Team by fostering a safety-first culture across the plant, addressing employee concerns, and implementing appropriate rewards and disciplinary actions as needed.
2. Plan work schedules, delegate responsibilities, and evaluate performance to ensure team goals and expectations are consistently met.
3. Oversee recruitment, selection, and training of direct reports to ensure a skilled and effective team.
4. Conduct performance evaluations for team members and implement corrective actions when necessary to promote continuous improvement.
5. Manage ongoing projects while actively contributing to the planning and development of future initiatives to support operational growth.
6. Monitor and improve key operational performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficiency and productivity targets are met.
7. Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process controls to optimize workflow and maintain consistency.
8. Collaborate with the Safety & Compliance department to ensure adherence to safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
9. Partner with QA and Food Safety teams to guarantee the production of high-quality, safe products that meet customer expectations.
10. Plans, motivates and holds Foreman accountable for their department's performance.
11. Adheres to all requirements of sanitation, GMP and/or HACCP standards, and other hygiene policies.
12. Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and personnel requirements. The goal is to streamline and sustain change.
13. Adheres to all Company policies and procedures.
14. Can work under little supervision.
15. Maintains product quality. Work to identify defects and provide root cause and corrective actions as required.