J OB DESCRIPTION FORM

Salaried

Position Title: Production Supervisor Engineer

Department: Operations

Location : Plant

Salary Class: Exempt

Purpose & Scope: Reports directly to the Operations S uperintende nt and has primary responsibility for the direction of the workforce to achieve all safety, quality and operational goals as set forth by facility management.

Principle Responsibilities: .

• Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management

• Respon sible for meeting volume goals though the improvement of efficiencies

• Responsible for m inimizing down tim e through engineering controls

• Participation in Operational Excellence project meeting project team no less than twice per year

• Leverage advance d engineering skillsets to optimize production goals

• Responsible for increased volume attainment through process flow management

• Improve employee safety by iden tifying hazards and problem shoo ting solutions

• Manages labor to a zero budget

• Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost through the elimination of excess raw material

• Look for continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures and encourages hourly team member’s ownership of all processes

• Completes daily production plans by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; prioritizing; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results on end of shift production summaries

• Manages hourly employee’s time cards and vacation requests, ensuring accurate pay

• Adhere to all product specifications to reduce claims and maximize yields

• Increases emp loyee retention and maintains good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and all employees

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of all control points, equipment and resources

• Ensure s food safety, human resources, and safety policies compliance by all production employees

  Working Conditions:

• Production and maintenance settings

• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives

• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

• High level of interaction with other departments and employees

• 50+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

  Requirements:

  Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field required

  Experience

• 1-2 years proven supervisory experience in the food industry, industry-specific experience encouraged

  Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully , both written and verbally

• Bilingual skills helpful

• Capable of independent decision making

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrates integrity and fairness

• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations

• Desire for continuous improvement

• Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others

• Basic c omputer knowledge required

• Good organizational skills

• Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required

• Good attendance and safety records

  Relationships :

• Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management

• External: USDA and Union

  Supervision of Personnel:

• Manages: Production employees

  EOE/Vets/Disabled