Production Supervisor

Country: United States

City: Traverse City

Job Family: Industrial Operations

Contract Type: Unlimited-term

Job ID: 52924

Production Supervisor

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project

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Job Title: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 30-50

Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading a team of trained employees in achieving safety, quality, and performance goals.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide guidance and set priorities for Production Leads and other production floor personnel and maintain a positive work environment
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Materne N.A. policies, standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Fully investigate incidents and perform root cause analyses. Work with plant leadership to implement corrective action when necessary to eliminate recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation policies, standards and procedures, and GMPs
• Ensure compliance with production policies, standards and procedures
• Responsible for meeting safety, quality, and cost targets for the department.
• Monitor all CIPs and shutdown timelines to ensure alignment with organizational expectations. Ensure compliance with master sanitation schedule.
• Provide daily production data
• Analyze daily reports provide feedback in written format
• Effectively manage employees in the plant
• Monitor daily work performance and on the job training of employees
• Lead daily meetings, or partner with a Production Lead to help them conduct daily meetings, and provide clear communication on matters pertaining to production
• Plan work schedules and assignments and ensure they are completed within the assigned timeline
• Support employee growth and develop competencies
• Address personnel issues and partner with HR when necessary
• Partner with maintenance to drive plant reliability improvements
• Use 6S principles to drive issues to root cause to prevent future occurrence.
• Maintain inventory management standards
• All other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

Safety (# of recordable incidents), Right First Time, OEE, Yield, and Down Time

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year or food industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• At least 1 year of lean manufacturing or six sigma methodology

Skills

• Ability to navigate difficult personnel challenges effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety
• Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and manage the work of others
• Ability to lead root cause analysis events
• Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to quickly and effectively interpret information in order to reach sound conclusions
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite software or similar programs
• Must be able to challenge the status quo in a professional manner.
• Must have a passion for being on the plant floor and interacting with employees at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing (including email)

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)

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