• Production Supervisor

    Perry's Ice Cream (Akron, NY)


    Overview

     

    Production Supervisor

     

    Schedule

     

    1st Shift / 7am to 3:30pm / Monday to FridayOR3rd Shift / 11pm to 7:30am / Sunday to Thursday - 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.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Akron

     

    Job ID 2025-2677

     

    Category Manufacturing/Production

     

    Type Full-Time Regular