Production Supervisor - Gables Search Group

Production Supervisor 

• Global foods manufacturer recently expanded operations and is hiring for a several Production Supervisors
• Responsible for overseeing a production line and oversee both the people and the process to ensure production is as efficient as possible  
• $28 billion organization that grows consistently every year 
• They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in continuous improvement and upper ward mobility
• Full relocation assistance will be provided
• Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available 

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise 30-40 employees across 1-2 high-speed packaging lines
• Involvement with leading and performing continuous improvement processes using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, and similar principles
• Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic direction for the team.
• Monitor, exceed, and maintain production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
• Ensure employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors

Requirements:

• BA/BS is required, ideally in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Operations Management, Biology, Chemistry or related
• Manufacturing experience in foods, consumer products, chemical or closely related manufacturing environments is preferred   
• Six-Sigma Green / Black / Lean training and or certifications is preferred with experience leading, driving and implementing change management
•  2+ years of leadership experience is required
• Analytical and able to use the numbers to help coach, teach and develop employees
• Must be capable of problem solving, multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment