Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Company: Schwan's
Location: Stilwell
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Who we are!
Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron -, Tony's -, Big Daddy's -, Villa Prima--- and Freschetta - pizza; Mrs. Smith's - and Edwards - desserts; and Pagoda - Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit .
What we are looking for:
We are hiring a -2nd shift -Production Supervisor -for our frozen dessert manufacturing facility in -Stilwell, OK. This shift is either Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. -In this flagship plant, we produce our tasty Edwards and Mrs. Smith's brand pies, along with other products! -
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What you will get from us:

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• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company
  
• For the right candidate, the Production Supervisor role is a starting point on the path to a Manufacturing Manager role
  
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
  
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled
  
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits
  
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met
    
  • Supervises, trains, and develops subordinates
    
  • Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified employees, following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines
    
  • Manages employee performance and skills development conducts performance appraisals and administers disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary
    
  • Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving
    
  • Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.
    
  • Works closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company, state, and federal requirements for food safety are met
    
  • Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation
    
  • Checks product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment
    
  • Demonstrate KPI measures
    
  • Reviews and/or prepares and assures accuracy of various operational reports
    
  • Assures improvements, if needed, and timely distribution of reports and budget information
    
  • Maintains constant improvement in making quality products, reducing costs, and following good manufacturing practices (GMP)
    
  • Participates in and supports Global Manufacturing Food Safety Initiative programs, implementation, and compliance
    
  • The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, face mask, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots
    
    Years of Experience: 4 - 5 years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision.
    Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred
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    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
    
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    • Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
      
    • SAP experience beneficial
      
    • Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production
      
    • Ability to effectively supervise line employees
      
    • Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment
      
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
      
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
      
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
      
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
      
    • Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred
      
    • Advanced knowledge of bakery/dough processes preferred
      
      
      The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Opportunity Employers including disability and status as protected veteran.
      

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