Production Supervisor - 2nd shift Evansville

Job Description

Job Description

Tasty Brands LLC is a well-established, fast growing national company with a manufacturing plant (TruPack LLC) in Evansville, Indiana. We produce sandwiches and meals for our nation’s K12 students and other government programs with an additional focus on providing high volume items for selected Private Brand retail customers. We are committed to providing high quality products that are produced by associates who uphold the highest levels of food safety and best in class methods in the industry. We are expanding our product lines, customer base and manufacturing facilities. Our food business is recession proof! We have a geographic footprint that stretches from coast to coast and our supply chain is domestic.

With a focus on collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we are looking for people who want to join us for a long career and be part of a great success story.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all employees in the production department, daily supervision and directing of the production lines under his/her supervision. This position is responsible for ensuring that company standards are achieved and maintained with an emphasis on continuous improvement, providing support, structure and training for employees within the department. The Production Supervisor will be required to be a hands-on, self-starter with the ability to motivate and lead staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and utilizes various production reports. Reviews daily production against customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etc.
• Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.
• Emphasizes a safe work environment. Promotes a safe work environment as well as meets safety requirements complying with all policies or regulations, OSHA, concerning safety, environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
• Communicates at all levels in order to meet production expectations. Collaborates with the functional areas of operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping and others.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Leads a team of production employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors work performance. Effectively communicates with and motivates the team in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals.
• Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for work effort and appraisal of personnel.
• Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time off for their direct reports.
• Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 or more years of experience in the food manufacturing industry
• 5 or more years of leadership experience in the manufacturing industry, including scheduling, managing employee performance and directing employee’s day-to-day activities
• Experience with Tray Sealer/Thermoforming/Flow wrapping
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to HACCP, SOPs, SSOPs, company policies, as well as demonstrated communication skills
• Strict adherence to all safety, food safety and GMP protocols
• Commitment to meeting and exceeding quality standards and customer specifications
• Oversee the organization of, cleanliness, and general order of lines and production areas
• Effectively and proactively communicate status related to safety, quality, personnel, equipment, and/or inventory to appropriate management
• Lead a team of skilled workers to meet hourly and daily production standards and goals
• Ability to quickly solve problems through critical thinking
• Willingness to follow all established guidelines and procedures and recommend improvements as needed
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, free life insurance, free STD insurance, Aflac plans, 401k with company match, and paid time off. This position is bonus eligible!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.