2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Meat Processing)
Our client stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Their portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects their commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking their presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, they continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Meat Processing)
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and monitor day-to-day operation of the meat processing department, including workflow, management of work in process, job assignments, rotations, etc., to ensure "smooth flow" and efficient production.
- Manage employee hours, and headcount to ensure adherence to established budget.
- Effectively orient, train and develop employees utilizing a new hire onboarding process, ongoing performance feedback, and position analyses.
- Support positive employee relations, fair treatment, and respect in all aspects of interactions with employees.
- Address employee concerns and requests in a timely manner.
- Produce and review daily production reports for schedule adherence, efficiencies, and other data.
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Suggest process and other cost-savings improvements.
- Promote workforce safety by complying with safety policies and
procedures, participating in safety-related trainings, incident reviews and corrective actions, and contributing safety suggestions for improvement. - Initiate employee discipline and corrective actions as needed, working with Human Resources and Management.
- Review department timekeeping records daily and verify weekly time records for department staff, monitor employee attendance/absenteeism and hold employees accountable as
appropriate within established company policies and practices. - Liaise with sanitation, quality assurance, and other departments to communicate and resolve issues impacting production and plant performance.
- 5 years' experience in a Meat Processing food manufacturing environment with at least two years of supervisory leadership experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a solid track record of people development, team building, conflict resolution, and the ability to train and motivate personnel to achieve efficient production results.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation/training) and the ability to successfully interact with diverse personalities at all levels in a multi-cultural environment.
- Working knowledge of GMP's, SOP's, HAACP, OSHA and other quality and safety programs in food processing environments.
- Experience with USDA highly desired.
- Good math and computer skills (Microsoft Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Bilingual Spanish a plus.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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