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Supervision & Leadership:
Supervise and manage a team of production operators and packaging staff on the 2nd shift, assigning daily tasks and provide guidance to team members.
Ensure that all team members are trained and following operational procedures, including food safety and sanitation standards.
Act as the first point of contact for resolving production issues and employee concerns during the shift.
Motivate and encourage team members to meet performance goals and maintain high standards of work.
Monitor and adjust production processes to ensure that production schedules are met on time and efficiently ensuring high-quality production.
Maintain records of production volumes, equipment performance, and other relevant data.
Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA regulations).
Oversee the implementation of quality control processes during production, ensuring all products meet the required specifications.
Investigate and support the Quality team to resolve any quality issues or non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
Perform regular inspections and audits of finished goods and raw materials for quality assurance.
Enforce all safety protocols and ensure employees are wearing necessary protective equipment.
Promote a safety culture on the floor and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and food safety practices addressing any safety hazards and report incidents or accidents following company protocols.
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Communication and Coordination:
Communicate production goals, updates, and challenges to the Production Manager and other departments.
Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure proper handover of production tasks and status updates to the next shift supervisor.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes, efficiency, and cost reduction.