Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Decorah, Iowa

Salary: $60K -75K  

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring scheduled jobs are performed in a safe and timely manner. Directs and supervises production employees, oversees shift operations, closely follows and enforces company policy, delegates to shift personnel, assists with cleaning and organizing the plant, and does any production job if necessary. The supervisor is an important link between production employees and company management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor :

§ Responsible for ensuring work areas are kept clean and safe

§ Work closely under the direction of the Production Manager

§ Work with Process Lead to coordinate personnel scheduling for scheduled runs

· Directly supervises production associates and prioritizes schedules and delegates work assignments to maximize effective and efficient production and sanitation functions; coordinates with the preceding and following shifts to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

§ Fill out daily shift reports

§ Ensure operations run smoothly and be ready for problems and troubleshooting

· Comply with all GMP and Food Safety guidelines

· Actively engages in all aspects of production efficiency, quality, and worker safety

· Drives a culture of innovation and operational excellence through efficiency improvements.

· Ensures all quality standards and procedures are maintained.

· Participate on cross-functional teams to build a culture of operational excellence and innovation in the areas of processing, methods, productivity, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety and quality.

· Oversee the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve ANP’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety

· As directed, oversees and coordinates activities of the environmental sanitation programs in compliance with state and federal regulations and ANP’s requirements during assigned shift; assists in regulatory inspections and customer audits

· Evaluates employee performance and gives constructive feedback as it relates to safety, quality and work performance requirements; performs annual performance evaluation of all hourly employees

· Ensures the completion of all required production paperwork including records, inventory, inspection, sanitation reports, processing/CIP charts and maintenance work orders

· Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Education & Experience Requirements of the Production Supervisor:

§ High School Diploma/GED or higher

§1-2 years of previous manufacturing or production experience

§ Food/Beverage/Consumer Products Manufacturing background.

§ Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

§ Some computer experience with EXCEL spreadsheets and MS Word

§ Some flexibility in work schedule preferred

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