The production supervisor is responsible for managing production operations and staff. Functions of the Position: % of Time Essential (E) or Marginal (M) Functions Performed: 30% E Responsible for supervision of production operations, personnel, and safety for specific area/lines. Ensures SQF code is followed. 20% E Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates employees. 15% E Responsible for managing the production schedule. 10% E Supports and participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Communicates and coordinates activities with other shift supervisory staff and operations manager to ensure smooth production work transitions. 7.5% E Actively monitors documents (work orders, pre-ops, etc.) and works to improve production issues facility wide. 7% M Provides input in resolving maintenance issues. 5.5% E Makes proactive recommendations and offer solutions to the Production Manager to improve output and efficiencies. 5% E Assists with audits as needed. Continually Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements. Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality. Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management. Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas. Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development. Responsible to comply with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety. Responsible to support safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations. Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Oversees persons in the following roles: Machine operator I, II, and III Material handler I, II, and III Batch maker I, II, and III Production lead Packer Line inspector I and II Sanitation worker I Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in a business field, preferred Five plus years experience in a food manufacturing environment required. Job Specific Requirements: In the event that the production supervisor is absent, the department manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.