Supervisor Production Evis D / S

Overview

Leads an assigned production team to achieve goals and problem solve while demonstrating a commitment to employees safety, teamwork, and product quality. Responsible for product processing, packaging, and storage in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Simmons rules and regulations.

Essential Position Responsibilities

This is a Salary Exempt position.

• Leads a team of front-line employees. Effectively communicates with and motivates employees in order to drive productivity and achieve company goals. Supervises employees to maintain discipline, teamwork, and safety so that daily production requirements are met. Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and reviewing and approving time off for their direct reports. Responsible for work effort and appraisal of personnel.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in processing and / or the development of a product or a service. Maintains inventory records. Requisitions ingredients and / or supplies as necessary to meet delivery schedules. Evaluates materials and products to maintain organizational standards. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities between departments.
• Manages and utilizes various production reports. Reviews daily production against customer requirements. Interprets, understands, and manages reports within responsible area such as throughput, yield, etc. Meets production requirements while maintaining appropriate line speeds and efficiency ensuring quality products. Accomplishes all paperwork in accordance with established time frames or record keeping requirements.
• Emphasizes a safe work environment. Promotes a safe environment and meets safety requirements complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons, OSHA, and various government agencies concerning safety, environment, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
• Creates a continuous improvement culture. Fosters continuous improvement for direct reports and ensures operations are performed to improve processes and continually find ways to drive out waste. Applies LEAN concepts to day-to-day production operations. Accomplishes quality performance which meets or exceeds all line, department, facility, company, and USDA / FDA guidelines or grading process for a total quality program and customer relations.
• Communicates at all levels to meet production expectations. Collaborates with functional areas of operations such as Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Shipping and others to maximize processing of high-quality product at the lowest cost possible.
• Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees' work activities and monitors performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment to facilitate morale, productivity, and continual improvement.
• Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends team meetings. Fosters cohesiveness regarding direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc., and identifies areas lacking cohesiveness to resolve issues and drive synergy.

Operating System and Compliance

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives : Is familiar with Simmons established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas.

Additional Duties

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This description is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person or to describe all the work that may be required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Qualifications

Additional Information

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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