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The Senior Production Supervisor is accountable for ensuring the safety, quality, and timely delivery of products while striving to achieve operational efficiencies within the packing and warehouse sectors during assigned shifts. This role emphasizes enhancing productivity through ownership of the production workflow, which encompasses the safety of personnel, the integrity of the final product, maintenance of equipment, and minimizing waste of company resources. Direct reporting is to the Production Manager. This position operates on the 2nd Shift, with hours from 3 PM to 12 AM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee your team and ensure accountability for departmental objectives, including metrics that influence productivity such as OEE, yield, capacity, and area performance.
• Analyze data to identify and reduce unscheduled and unidentified non-productive time, taking appropriate actions.
• Monitor team performance and plant operations to optimize productivity and exceed plant targets related to overtime, labor costs, and non-productive time.
• Serve as a role model by adhering to and enforcing all safety protocols.
• Communicate safety objectives and suggestions to team members on a daily basis.
• Address safety concerns raised by team members; if unresolved, escalate to the Production Manager.
• Prioritize product quality and ensure all quality assessment procedures are executed timely.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, promoting the 'clean as you go' philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and GMP standards among all team members.
• Exemplify positive leadership for your team.
• Identify, manage, and resolve team member issues when possible, knowing when to escalate for further assistance.
• Communicate the operational status and requirements of your area to peers, team members, support functions, and the Production Manager.
• Monitor production downtime and notify the Production Manager if the packing line is inactive for 30 minutes or more.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a leadership role within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Forklift operation skills are required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Safety training is mandatory and will be conducted by Panhandle Milling in both group and individual settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and proficiency in reading and writing in English are essential.
• Capability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and shifts as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role involves physical activities such as lifting, pulling, and standing on concrete surfaces.
• Exposure to environmental factors such as noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Working in extreme temperatures ranging from 40 to 100 degrees.
• Potential for significant temperature fluctuations within a single shift.
• Risk of exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, particularly forklifts.
• Climbing ladders may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance effective from the first day of the month following the start date.
• Health Savings and/or Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401K plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and Vacation Pay.
• Nine Paid Holidays.
• Discounts on company products.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave.
• Company Incentive Plan.
• Bereavement Pay.
• Relocation assistance available.

Panhandle Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.