Production Supervisor
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Production Manager
Summary
The Production Supervisor coordinates activities through subordinates, as directed by the
Production Manager, to attain manufacturing / sanitation goals consistent with safety, quality,
cost, productivity, policy and delivery requirements. Review and establish material, equipment
and manpower resources requirement to meet task. Maintains departmental and facility wide
standards and practices. The Supervisor will aid in the coordination of manufacturing activities
with other facility functions such as materials, production planning, product development,
product testing, customer service, maintenance and engineering at the direction of his / her
supervisor. The supervisor will be cross functional in Food Safety to be able to perform in any
area needed in the plant.
Essential Functions (mental & physical)
 Responsible for assuring that job duties and responsibilities or his / her group are
performed in accordance with job description, policy and procedures.
 Subject to all company policies and procedures. Is accountable for the accomplishment of
assigned tasks and projects by their completion date.
 Has the authority to utilize manpower, material, and equipment and supply resources
(appropriately) towards the completion of objectives.
 With collaboration of the Production Manager, helps to recommend and establish policies
and procedures for designated operating areas.
 Operates designated operation area within approved guidelines, which include labor,
yield, line rates and material use.
 Accountable for the successful supervision and operation of areas assigned.
 Accountable for the enforcement of procedures, general policy, work methods,
equipment operation, GMP’s and safety policies.
 Accountable for the manufacture of safe, wholesome, quality products in the most safe
and cost effective manner available.
 Responsible for assuring that the product to be produced is accomplished in a timely
manner.
 Accountable for both the quality and quantity of products produced within their
designated operations are.
 Responsible for insuring that all product specification as set for by R&D and QA, are
followed and that any deviations from those standards are reported immediately to the
appropriate individuals and that appropriate and effective action is taken. The action
taken may include the immediate termination of the process or process area affected.
 Inform the production Manager, without delay, of potential problems of obstacles, which
could negatively affect production /project schedules and deadlines.
 Responsible for obtaining prior approval for additional labor and staff.
Non-Essential Functions
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Conducts, with guidance and approval from Human Resources Department, disciplinary
actions to those subordinates reporting to him/ her.
Approves vacation requests in accordance with policy.
Participates in any and all facility meeting as required.
Fully completes and submits all reports within their specified time frame of completion.
Supervisory Responsibility
 Guides, trains and supports those reporting directly to him / her.
 Has primary responsibility for the supervision of those reporting directly to him/her.
Equipment Used
 Bakery equipment
Qualifications
 Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred
 Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 Thorough knowledge of food manufacturing processes and procedures
 Thorough knowledge of material control, utilization and maximization.
 Appropriate and effective administration of all personnel safety, food safety, quality
procedures and guidelines.
 Certifications in Food Safety are preferred
 Demonstrates effective communication skills.
 Ability to set forth goals and objectives associated with continuous improvement.
 Working knowledge of various regulatory requirement, as well as requirements set forth
by customers.
Personal Attributes
 Maintains the confidentiality of information that he/ she come into contact with or has
access to such as formulas, specifications, customer information, vendor information,
new product information, marketing strategies and forecasts and other confidential
company information.
 Self-starter. One who leads by example?
 Good work record
Physical Demands
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and
arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The
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employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work hours in excess of forty (40) hours will be required.
Work Environment
 Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
prevalent at the time.
 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the
adherence to policies.
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