Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.
Purpose
The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for directing production employees on their specified line(s) in the manufacturing of all products at Ellison Bakery in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct Pre-Shift meetings and stretches with your team
Work with your Shift Manager and/or Shift Lead to ensure that your line(s) are set up properly prior to starting production
Ensure your team hits their goals daily in the categories of Safety, Quality, Case Count, 6S, changeovers, and proper headcount
Ensure that paperwork is completed correctly and submitted in a timely manner
Ensure employees have all work areas cleaned and paperwork is completed by your team
Ensure that the product meets all quality specifications, including; customer, internal, and regulatory
Partner with sanitation to ensure production equipment is cleaned and ready when needed, as well as assisting sanitation during change-overs to get production back up and ready for operations in a timely manner
Work with maintenance on equipment repair and notify them when equipment goes down
Establish and maintain an effective system of coaching and communication with team members
Work with the Shift Manager and/or Shift Lead to establish onboarding which includes; ongoing training and cross-training metrics
Handle day-to-day disciplinary action for direct report production team members. Document these meetings and have effective notes in case there is an issue in the future
Notify HR of all issues regarding sensitive content where they will take the lead to facilitate necessary follow-up
Ensure effective communication of any issues on your line(s), especially as it pertains to employee wellbeing and safety protocol
Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to senior management
Complete and facilitate mid-year and annual evaluations of all team members
Work independently with your Shift Manager and/or Shift Manager to ensure the success of the business by managing people and processes
Actively helps on the production line to fill in for vacancies to ensure production metrics are met
Collaborate with your Supervisor and/or Shift Lead and HR to appropriately staff and retain the team members
Manage temporary staffing and evaluate temporary employees
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Follow And Enforce All
Company Policies
Good manufacturing practices
Food safety management system policies and procedures
Sanitation procedures
Safety procedures
Equipment Used
Box cutter
Tape machines
Scales
Hand lifts
Heavy industrial machine
Computer
Office equipment
Hours
11:00 pm to 7:30 am
Some Saturdays may be required
Ellison Core Competencies
The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization
Collaboration
Develops Others
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Motivating Others
Integrity & Trust
Peer Relationships
Skills/Work Experience Needed
Associate's Degree or relevant equivalent experience required
5+ years working in a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred
5+ years successfully supervising/managing people preferred
Technical aptitude is beneficial
Coaching and mentoring
Computer knowledge
Conflict resolution
Critical thinking
Time management
Diversity and Generational Differences in the workplace
Communicate effectively
Work independently
Current on all production documents
The level of compensation will be based on experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Optical
Life Insurance
MAP
401(K) with Matching
Vacation Days
Paid Personal Days Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Uniforms
Boot Reimbursement
Ellison Bakery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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