<p>00440 2nd Production Supervisor</p> <p>Location: Chicago, Illinois</p> <p>Country: United States</p> <p>Salary: 75-85K plus 5% Bonus</p> <p>Contact: Steve Silvi</p> <p>Email: silvi@datapathsearch.com</p> <p>Phone: 203-869-3536</p> <p>Description</p> <p>PURPOSE</p> <p>To provide leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitates and executes the production department's action plans. Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems. Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility. Performs all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives. Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements under the company's system.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS</p> <ul> <li>Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines. </li><li>Scheduling of personnel to include training, call-outs, and Temporary employees. </li><li>Coordinate reprocess, including maintaining records for reprocess. </li><li>Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets. </li><li>Updates and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports. </li><li>Collect, verify, and file the production checklists. </li><li>Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers. </li><li>Implement the production plan for the shift. </li><li>Ensure that the current production schedule is being followed by team. </li><li>Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available. </li><li>Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues. </li><li>Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents). </li><li>Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per the manager's instruction. </li><li>Manage GMP guidelines at all times. </li><li>Participate in projects as assigned. </li><li>Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures. </li><li>Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility. </li><li>Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation. </li><li>Support Plant's Safety Initiatives and Policies. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>COMPETENCIES</p> <ul> <li>Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company. </li><li>Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget. </li><li>Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to work all shifts as needed. </li><li>Self-motivated; has accurate sel-insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented; maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive. </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow-up and organizational skills. </li></ul> <p>DIMENSIONS</p> <ul> <li>Generally manages production lines within the plant environment. </li><li>Coordinates with partners in safety, quality, maintenance, and warehouse. </li></ul> <p>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience. </li><li>Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry. </li></ul>