Production Supervisor 1st shift - Freezer

The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:

• Supervises the frozen repack and frozen pretzel teams, ensuring optimal staffing, workflow coordination, and material availability through an employee‑involvement approach.

• Plans and schedules production activities in alignment with system requirements, customer demand, and inventory objectives.

• Monitors production efficiency, labor utilization, and cost‑effectiveness, taking corrective action as needed.

• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of production data, including BPCS transactions and order‑related updates.

• Ensures a safe working environment by conducting safety orientations, delivering ongoing safety training, enforcing safe work practices, and correcting unsafe conditions.

• Investigates workplace accidents and implements preventive measures to eliminate hazards.

• Maintains strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, plant safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensures all products meet established quality standards, specifications, and procedures.

• Partners with Quality Assurance to address quality issues and maintain consistent product integrity.

• Maintains clean, orderly, and sanitary work areas, ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.

• Selects, trains, and develops employees to perform operational functions effectively.

• Provides clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

• Administers discipline fairly and consistently when necessary.

• Creates and delivers training that defines job responsibilities, expectations, and best practices.

• Coordinates with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Traffic, Shipping, Sales Service, Marketing, and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless customer service and order fulfillment.

• Reviews customer order status daily and communicates shortages, irregularities, or issues to Sales Service and the Plant Manager.

• Participates in Production, Scheduling, Sales Service, Purchasing, and Planning meetings.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including timely grievance resolution.

• Reviews and approves timecard activity for all direct reports to ensure accuracy and timely payroll processing.

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.