Quality Sampling Analyst

About the position

As a Production Supervisor, you will supervise manufacturing operations and support staff with an emphasis on teamwork, employee safety, production quality, and sanitation. This role reports to the Production Manager and will be the point person during the assigned shift to ensure that necessary tools, supplies, and equipment are available and properly utilized to perform production tasks effectively. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our quality standards and continuous improvement enhance our production efficiency while taking things to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities associated with the optimization of production factors (material, method, labor force, and machinery)
• Responsible within assigned shift for all production phases within your area of competence (preparation, packaging, etc.)
• Partner with Production Manager regarding resource allocation and development of skills
• Apply defined criteria to resource management on production lines (changes, break substitutions)
• Manage personal conflicts between line resources, lead disciplinary meetings, and recommend disciplinary measures to HR
• Partner with HR to select line personnel, and provide evaluations for new hires
• Apply all necessary measures to avoid incidents in the workplace and provide measures to reduce the absences of line employees
• Provide insight to define guidelines for the skills development for line employees
• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment -OR- 5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Firm understanding of manufacturing production, machinery, stock management, and production models (preferably within the food & beverage industry)
• Strong communication, troubleshooting/problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to direct production employees in a proactive and positive manner
• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency
• Proficient with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work Weekends

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package