Production Supervisor - Schwan's Company

Who we are! Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com. What we are looking for: We are hiring a Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift for our manufacturing facility in North East PA.







What you will get from us:





+ Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company



+ For the right candidate, the Production Supervisor role is a starting point on the path to a Manufacturing Manager role



+ A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees



+ Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled



+ Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits





Responsibilities:





+ Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met



+ Supervises, trains, and develops subordinates



+ Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified employees, following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines



+ Manages employee performance and skills development conducts performance appraisals and administers disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary



+ Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving



+ Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.



+ Works closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company, state, and federal requirements for food safety are met



+ Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation



+ Checks product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment



+ Demonstrate KPI measures



+ Reviews and/or prepares and assures accuracy of various operational reports



+ Assures improvements, if needed, and timely distribution of reports and budget information



+ Maintains constant improvement in making quality products, reducing costs, and following good manufacturing practices (GMP)



+ Participates in and supports Global Manufacturing Food Safety Initiative programs, implementation, and compliance



+ The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, face mask, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots





Qualifications





+ Education : High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred



+ Minimum of 4years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision.



+ Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office



+ SAP experience beneficial



+ Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production



+ Ability to effectively supervise line employees



+ Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment



+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals



+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence



+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals



+ Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs



+ Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred



+ Advanced knowledge of bakery/dough processes preferred







The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Opportunity Employers including disability and status as protected veteran.