Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Mizkan Americas, Inc.

Job Description

Location: Lyndonville, NY

Job Title: Supervisor, Bottling

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Backup:  Plant Manager or Production Manager

COMMENTS:  This job description reflects assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply. 

SUMMARY: To efficiently manage available resources to perform functions to supervise daily operations of bottling department. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output while meeting production targets.
• Monitor and drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by optimizing materials, labor utilization, equipment performance and production flow.    
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and plant-wide safety programs to maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote and ensure customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain plant sanitation and ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company quality and food safety requirements.

• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance, engagement, and accountability.

• Ensure strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and all applicable manufacturing and quality standards
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures to enhance operational efficiency and product consistency.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Bulk, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to minimize downtime and resolve operational issues.
• Track and report key performance metrics, including production output, downtime, scrap and labor efficiency.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.

• Associate Degree, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred or equivalent education experience.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 – 5 years of related management experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging environment.
• 3 – 5 year experience supervising a team of (9) or more within a manufacturing environment. 
• Working knowledge of production operations including Maintenance, Sanitation, and Safety.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and ADP systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills.

• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.

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