PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Department: Production

Job Category: Full Time

Location: Louisville, KY

Salary: Competitive based upon experience

WEEKDAY 2nd SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR. PRODUCTION HOURS ARE:

Monday: 2:00p-2:30a

Tuesday: 2:00p-2:30a

Wednesday: 2:00p-2:30a

Thursday:2:00p-2:30a

***Candidates must NOT have a peanut allergy to be eligible for consideration***

Algood Food Company is recognized throughout the United States as one of the premier packers of private label peanut butter, jellies, and preserves. Our main location is in the Riverport area of Louisville in Jefferson County Kentucky.

Algood Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran, and we participate in the E-Verify Program.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site. Please send requests for reasonable accommodation toADArequest@algoodfood.com.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for successfully developing and managing the production team to maintain productive application of resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities to achieve safety and production goals as well as quality and cost objectives.

• Oversee production lines, review downtime causes and be actively involved in issues on the floor by assisting in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Prepare work schedules, assign work and oversee the work product.
• Mentor, coach and counsel production personnel.
• Promote a safety focused culture and enforce all safety and GMP policies.
• Conduct and facilitate efficient sanitation strategies by leading the team and being actively involved on sanitation days.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications or products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Plan production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Oversee the performance of daily inventory functions, including but not limited to cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operation performance and optimum utilization.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices.
• Compile, store and retrieve production data.
• Review and approve employees' time records.
• Review and approve requests for time off.
• Attend and participate in all weekly production meetings.
• Continuously improve professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Cultivate a strong working knowledge of Algood's internal policies and procedures.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Informative and professional assistance when working with internal and external customers, and vendors.
• Ability to overcome minor issues within established procedures.
• Initiative to maintain the flow of work with established practices.
• Good oral and written communicative skills.
• Successful performance of duties within a team environment.
• Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
• Effectively manage internal and external interpersonal relationships encouraging openness, candor and trust.
• Successful performance of duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
• Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.

This position requires less than 25% travel on an as needed basis.

• Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions.
• Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to prepare and review reports.
• Ability to read and speak English fluently.
• Ability to occasionally sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push or pull.
• Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment, computer software, hardware and equipment.

This position requires working in both internal and external environments. Exposure to moderate to high noise and moving mechanical parts. Occasionally, this position is exposed to high, precarious locations.

APPLY ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.ALGOODFOOD.COM

WE DO NOT TAKE PHONE CALLS OR WALK-IN APPLICANTS.

Education, Experience and Training

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

3+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Completed Supervisor Trainee Program (Internal Candidate Only)

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of other software, web-based applications, ERP Systems, RF Scanners, Inventory Control Systems and Internet search functions preferred.