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Job Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise allergen production employees; solving problems before they develop.

• Provide assistance, coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment that allows them to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.

• Champion safety culture.

• Collaborate with other production supervisors to schedule overtime and execute to labor plan.

• Communicate and follow-up effectively.

• Manage up to 50 employees.

• Delegate responsibilities.

• Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.

• Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.

• Direct day-to-day activities, including work force movements, job assignments, time/attendance/vacation, etc.

• Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc. Maintain accurate records and employee files

• Lead and motivate by example.

• Set expectations and hold employees accountable.

• Process daily employee issues and complaints; actively listen and provide feedback.

• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.

• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.

• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.

• Evaluate employee performance. Administer employee discipline as needed. Assure a safe work environment.

• Manage continuous improvement projects as assigned.

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or Technical education or commensurate experience.

• 4 years of supervisory experience or more.

• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience. Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. Ability to coach, lead and develop employees.

• Ability to make sound/independent decisions relating to order/production issues.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.

• Kronos experience.

• SAP experience.

• MES experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

• Product weight: up to 100 lbs

• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.