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Production Supervisor
- Perry's Ice Cream (Akron, NY)
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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
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