3rd shift Production Supervisor
Company Name:
Great Lakes Cheese
Who is Great Lakes Cheese?
Great Lakes Cheese is celebrating over 50 years of Excellence in Cheese Making! Since 1958, Great Lakes has grown rapidly by acquisition, plant expansions, investment in the best technologies for production and distribution - and by setting high industry standards for service. Currently, Great Lakes serves the nation's retailers and food service operations with nine strategic facilities across the U.S. We earn this proud tradition of award-winning quality and customer satisfaction every day.
GLC's Mission:
To be a leading manufacturer and supplier of consistently high quality cheese products. We will achieve this through our commitment to outstanding customer service, innovation, dedicated employees, and business partnerships. Our environment of open communication, integrity, and mutual respect encourages everyone to go beyond what is expected. We believe that profitability is a success only if the customer, the suppliers, the employees, the communities, and the company benefit.
Benefits of working at GLC:
Great Lakes Cheese's success hinges on the dedication and professionalism of our people. From our inception, we have created and maintained an environment for employees to learn, develop their careers and enjoy mutually rewarding relationships, recognition and earnings. As we have grown throughout the years, we have kept the small company, family feel, even as a billion dollar organization. Point in case, our employees participate in an ESOP Plan, where they own approximately 20% of the company. In addition, we offer competitive benefits that include Medical, Dental, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement.
Position Description
The Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows on all lines while safely producing a high quality product in the most efficient way possible.
Responsibilities
Organize, lead and supervise production employees; solving problems before they develop.
Provide assistance, coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
Communicate and follow-up effectively.
Delegate responsibilities as needed.
Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.
Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.
Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
Schedule employee vacations.
Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc.
Maintain accurate records and employee files.
Lead and motivate by example.
Set expectations and hold employees accountable.
Process daily employee issues and complaints; actively listen and provide tactful feedback.
Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
Evaluate employee performance.
Administer employee discipline as needed.
Assure a safe work environment.
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Associate's degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.
4 years of supervisory experience or more.
In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree.
Kronos experience.
SAP experience.
MES experience.
Working Conditions
Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
Product weight: up to 35 lbs.
Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Great Lakes Cheese
Who is Great Lakes Cheese?
Great Lakes Cheese is celebrating over 50 years of Excellence in Cheese Making! Since 1958, Great Lakes has grown rapidly by acquisition, plant expansions, investment in the best technologies for production and distribution - and by setting high industry standards for service. Currently, Great Lakes serves the nation's retailers and food service operations with nine strategic facilities across the U.S. We earn this proud tradition of award-winning quality and customer satisfaction every day.
GLC's Mission:
To be a leading manufacturer and supplier of consistently high quality cheese products. We will achieve this through our commitment to outstanding customer service, innovation, dedicated employees, and business partnerships. Our environment of open communication, integrity, and mutual respect encourages everyone to go beyond what is expected. We believe that profitability is a success only if the customer, the suppliers, the employees, the communities, and the company benefit.
Benefits of working at GLC:
Great Lakes Cheese's success hinges on the dedication and professionalism of our people. From our inception, we have created and maintained an environment for employees to learn, develop their careers and enjoy mutually rewarding relationships, recognition and earnings. As we have grown throughout the years, we have kept the small company, family feel, even as a billion dollar organization. Point in case, our employees participate in an ESOP Plan, where they own approximately 20% of the company. In addition, we offer competitive benefits that include Medical, Dental, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement.
Position Description
The Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining smooth production flows on all lines while safely producing a high quality product in the most efficient way possible.
Responsibilities
Organize, lead and supervise production employees; solving problems before they develop.
Provide assistance, coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
Communicate and follow-up effectively.
Delegate responsibilities as needed.
Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.
Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.
Coordinate with production schedules for daily scheduling changes and updates.
Schedule employee vacations.
Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc.
Maintain accurate records and employee files.
Lead and motivate by example.
Set expectations and hold employees accountable.
Process daily employee issues and complaints; actively listen and provide tactful feedback.
Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
Evaluate employee performance.
Administer employee discipline as needed.
Assure a safe work environment.
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Associate's degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.
4 years of supervisory experience or more.
In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.
Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree.
Kronos experience.
SAP experience.
MES experience.
Working Conditions
Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
Product weight: up to 35 lbs.
Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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