Processing Supervisor

Description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Blending Production Supervisor is responsible for anticipating and meeting the Company’s evolving needs and objectives. This position provides firm, fair and consistent leadership to employees while fostering an environment of trust and open communication. The Blending Production Supervisor assists with managing, directing and coordinating overall production operations through supervisors, leaders and employees. Assuring safety, quality and performance objectives are a foundational expectation for this role.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deem necessary.

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies to achieve the goals of the Director of Operations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards including but not limited to: Human Resources, Good Manufacturing Practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, Safe Quality Food, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
• With the aim of achieving high performance, build a positive, team-oriented work culture and environment where continuous improvement, innovative and positive thinking, teamwork, positive behaviors, safety and security are natural outcomes.
• Develop required skills and knowledge to a level of depth appropriate to keep production as highly functional as needed to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide accurate and cost-effective formulas for process cheese production.
• Thoroughly communicate with Production Manager to ensure there are no production gaps that occur between changing shifts.
• Assist with set up each day and stage ingredients to prepare the Processing Team Members for that day’s production schedule.
• Work cohesively with Receiving Warehouse Material Handler, and other members of the receiving team to ensure necessary ingredients are accounted for and necessary volumes exist for future production.
• Ensure that any unused or leftover ingredients are properly weighed, sealed, labeled and stored.
• Superior attention to detail when it comes to following formula recipes and ensuring accurate weight of ingredients is required.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. It is imperative for this position to mirror the production pace of the Process Cheese Cooker Operator.
• Lead, coach and mentor direct reports in alignment with business objectives and required staff development while promoting teamwork and cohesiveness.
• Administer and document disciplinary procedures, both verbal and written, when necessary.
• Promote a safe, secure, and positive work environment for all Wohlt Employees.
• Responsible for food safety.
• Other duties as appropriate or assigned.