Production Supervisor - North Las Vegas Job at Solina USA in North Las Vegas

Overview:

Solina, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in North Las Vegas, NV is currently in need of a Production Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to employees on the production floor and for carrying out supervisory responsibilities according to the organization's policies.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (including but not limited to)

• Performs daily walks and visual inspections of the Production floor in observation of unsafe acts or conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary.
• Maintains safety/environmental self-audits & visual checks, champions all safety or ergonomic activities for the department and helps to develop and meet plant safety goals.
• Maintain desired product quality and safety. Ensure all staff and employees know and understand the Food Safety plan and the Food Quality plan.
• Trains employees to ensure safe operating procedures are followed, including lock-out and tag-out.
• Adheres to product specification requirements throughout the manufacturing process to maintain the desired product quality results.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of products and equipment to ensure the ability to direct employees to perform the job properly.
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with HACCP and USDA regulations; taking corrective action when necessary.
• Walks the production floor daily and holds monthly line meetings to address questions and concerns.
• Maintain or exceed goals on yields and efficiencies.
• Works with the Operations Managers and/or Superintendents/Supervisors to maintain knowledge of yields and variances, methods of calculations, typical problem areas and methods for corrections and improvement.
• Suggests changes in work flow processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department and/or production crew to maintain the lowest level of downtime and product costs possible.
• Traces and analyzes key product result measures for improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2+ years of related experience, required.
• In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, candidate must have 4 years of manufacturing industry experience in a production environment and a minimum of 2 years related experience leading or supervising others.
• Bachelor's degree and previous leadership experience; preferred.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of SAP, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Order processing, and Inventory software, preferred.
• Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred.
• Bilingual a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong problem solving, math, and analytical skills.
• Ability motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to work in varying production environments (heat and cold).

*The above statements reflect the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation named and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work related responsibilities required of the employee.

Pay Range:
USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.