Production Supervisor - fgf Brands : Job Details

Production Shift Leader - Floater

To become the world's greatest baker, we need the world's greatest team members

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment. 

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
• 401k matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

Primary Responsibilities

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures.
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members.
• Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment) 
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Leaders in addition to all crews on a shift.
• Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality and engineering).
• Ensures production schedules are met.
• Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.
• Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force.
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections.
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment.
• Utilizes OMS system & SCADA System (when available) to meet production targets and follows Quality Control procedures at all times.
• Completes daily reports on KPI's.
• Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.
• Ensures Product Quality and Product safety is being followed.
• Follows up with Line Leaders /Team Leads to ensure output targets are being met.
• Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.
• Ensures an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
• Provides Support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with TM's on shift. 
• Completes Performance Feedback Process for TM's on Shift (working with TL's, LL's to gain accurate information).
• Updates and provides Daily Huddle Sheets for leaders before shift start.
• Works with Shipping TLs to address any concerns with material management.
• Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments.
• Responsible for scheduling correct amount of TM's based on standard crew profiles.
• Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift.
• Creates daily T&A schedules for Shift.
• Clears exceptions in T&A.
• Ensures all TM's are assigned to correct line.
• Tracks the Late /Absence of TM's (absence tracker).
• PICKS and OPENS WAVES.
• Monitors LOT CONTROL & REFILL BIN Activity.
• Monitors inventory activity (finished goods or materials).
• IN A TIMELY MANNER - Stages materials to continue scanning FG in packaging.
• Supports LL in updating Shift Report when required.
• Must be willing to work a floating schedule: this includes working across the FGF US network, as well as working a variety of shift schedules including weekends and nights. Must be willing to travel for extended assignments.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands  
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities 
• Ability to manage difficult people (conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration)