Production Supervisor

Schedule

1st Shift / 7am to 3:30pm / Monday to Friday - Flexibility is required.

About the Role:

As a core member of our manufacturing and production team, you will be a key leader for our production team and will be expected to:

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of equipment and facility cleaning processes and procedures
• Facilitate ice cream production operations which occur during shift
• Lead the step-function improvements required of the manufacturing team to be a safe, highly efficient, continuous manufacturer
• Support the production of a safe, high quality product and team member safety
• Work in a team environment and encourage team members to interact and engage in a positive manner of respect and cooperation

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

Essential Duties:

• Support the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team members; ensure adherence to policy and procedures for cleaning of equipment and manufacture of products
• Work to resolve daily operational issues to ensure efficiency and quality
• Plan and coordinate resource allocation to achieve or exceed quality and manufacturing targets
• Coach and motivate team members to exceed expectations by communicating job performance standards and providing timely and consistent feedback
• Manage training and reinforce communication of team member safety, sanitation practices, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and company policies
• Evaluate labor, supplies, chemical usage, and disposal costs to determine efficiencies and develop performance improvement actions
• Manage weekly team member schedules and submit accurate timekeeping records for payroll on a weekly basis
• Develop performance improvement plans as appropriate and administer corrective action as needed
• Work closely with UAW leadership and Joint Operations Leadership Team (JOLT) members to assure a proactive and mutually respectful labor - management relationships
• Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) – must follow the Company guidelines and vision to enhance and create a positive safety & GMP environment
• Team: scheduling, performs employee performance evaluations, and holds disciplinary/coaching meetings as needed
• Flexible scheduling for self: Some scheduling is determined by hours of operation, events and special projects;
• Reading and comprehension abilities for proper use of chemicals. Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, and or regulatory requirements
• Plan schedules and coordinate cleaning projects with Maintenance team
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors and team.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 3 yrs. experience in manufacturing with leadership responsibility. Dairy operations is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Dairy or Food Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and OSHA safety regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning/Scheduling skills with the ability to think ahead and plan short and long term
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and inspire performance results
• Objective, data-based problem analysis and resolution; orientation toward proactive performance improvement
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to be trained in facility procedures, Critical Control Points (CCPs) and upon completion of training, demonstrate knowledge
• Someone who is extremely detail oriented and never content to settle for less than the expected results
• Ability to assist in the development, organization and participation of Team in departmental and corporate training
• Good time management in planning work schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

The expected salary range for this role is $82,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience level.

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.