Production Supervisor - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Klosterman Baking Company, United States
Job Description
About Klosterman Baking Company:
We provide quality products to all of our customers across the Midwest via Fresh Distribution, and Nationwide via Frozen Distribution. From our fresh hamburger buns to our hardy sliced bread varieties, our commitment to baking with natural ingredients and providing a fresh great taste never ends. Here at Klosterman we understand the importance of family, that’s why we pride ourselves on having a hometown feel within all our locations.
Klosterman Baking Company is seeking an experienced, dedicated Production Supervisor for their Manufacturing facility in Springboro, OH. Together we bake products that are consumed locally and nationally across the country for restaurants, food service, and grocery retail use. Join us today to become a part of our fantastic team!
Through the leadership of one of their manufacturing operations, this person will be a key player in improving the operation so that the organization can continue to grow and be prepared for predicted success and demand.
The ideal candidate is someone that is a hands-on operations leader with the ability to demonstrate ownership and improvements to the production process. This person will be a key member of the business leadership team and will engage with the team and leadership alike to take their business to the next level.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises staff to produce manufactured products, and organizes and monitors workflow.
- Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
- Recruits, selects, onboards, trains, and mentors employees.
- Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing production standards.
- Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, and answering questions and responding to requests.
- Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, and implementing change.
- Researches and negotiates with vendors and suppliers to improve efficiency of processes and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintains working relationship with union members and representatives by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
- Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
Requirements
- High school diploma, BS in engineering (not required but preferred)
- OSHA Safety certification, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS)
- Prior supervisory experience
- Bilingual preferred
- 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Medical and Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
- Upbeat and positive work environment