Production Supervisor 3rd Shift, Bonner Springs

Overview

Production Supervisor 3rd Shift
Job description

Brill, Inc. A division of Rise Baking Company is a leader in bakery ingredients and products serving retail bakeries and foodservice operators across North America. We have been inspiring creativity and defining special occasions since 1928 with ready-to-use icings, glazes, toppings, cakes, cookies and muffins.

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Now it’s your turn. Go on… Be Brilliant.

Benefits

We are committed to providing Brill, Inc. a sustainable future, and that includes promoting the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a competitive suite of health and welfare benefits to supports a healthy lifestyle.

Our employees contribute to our future, and we contribute to theirs. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k Company match
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Life insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• 7 paid annual holidays
• Employee referral program

Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of production workers in processing materials and manufacturing products. The Production Supervisor interacts with Sanitation, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Operations staff to insure the production of products meeting quality standards in a timely fashion.

The Fine Details

• Responsibility includes the management of activities for the safety, integrity, legality and quality of our food products.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setups and adjustments to machines.  Ensures correct processing, handling, and reporting are effected in all production areas.
• Studies production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Interprets specifications, procedures, and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.  Suggests changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and/or improve safety of department or shift.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforce safety and sanitation regulations, fairly and consistently.  Serves as a role model for workers in terms of work ethic, professional image, and conduct in full compliance with all work rules and policies.
• Regularly provides production data and feedback to employees on performance, quality, and processing changes.  Initiates or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals, and document achievements or deficiencies.
• Provides thorough job training for workers, insuring complete orientation to Company procedures and rules, safety training, and job function instructions; monitors progress frequently to focus on building knowledge and proficiency as well as good work habits.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides and encourages regular communication with employees for their participation in operational matters.
• Prepares and conducts timely employee performance evaluations according to Company standards.
• Resolves employee relations problems within the guidelines of Company policies and rules and in conjunction with the Production Manager and the Human Resources department.
• Maintains time and production records and submit timely payroll data.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials or supplies as required.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts.
• Communicates Safety, Quality, and Food Safety policies to all employees. Ensures such policies are applied by all employees.
• Implement, support, and maintain quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, preventative maintenance programs.
• Incorporates and supports GMPs and plant cleanliness among plant workers.
• Implements and monitors overall production performance and quality standards and ensure objectives are established, documented, monitored, and reviewed. Ensure non-conformities identified in quality programs are addressed and corrected.
• Supports, and comply with all quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, preventative maintenance programs and legality.
• Communicates Safety, Quality, and Food Safety policies to all employees. Ensures such policies are applied by all employees.                    
• Supports and complies with GMPs.
• Participates in TPM initiatives.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

The Secret Ingredients

• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Supervision, Safety management, Data Entry Management, Information Analysis, Reporting, Time Management, Equipment Maintenance, and Organizational Skills required.
• Strong knowledge of all governmental regulations concerning the operations, e.g. OSHA, FDA, HAACP, as well as good manufacturing practices for food processing facilities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Functional knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Familiarity with mechanical functions of all machines/equipment. 
• Proven competency in supervisory activities which require conflict management, developing subordinates, directing subordinates, managing and measuring performance, motivating, building team spirit and morale, and understanding diverse viewpoints.

The BRILLiant Recipe

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or five to seven years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet).

Work environment

• Manufacturing environment

Physical demands

• Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Travel required

• None

Other duties

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

It is Company policy that all employees work in an environment where individual differences are respected and valued. The Company embraces diversity and inclusion in all aspects and welcomes you to voice your opinions. We believe that by respecting and valuing a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds, we will be a better company and will attain our goals.

Brill is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment and non-discrimination laws. It is Company policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to prohibit discrimination regardless of sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and childbirth), age, race, national origin, color, disability, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, and related conditions, or any other attribute protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This Policy applies to all employment actions, including hiring, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, termination, and layoff. Please contact your Supervisor or Human Resources Manager if you feel you have been discriminated against or harassed in any way, or if you have any questions about this policy. If you feel you are unable to speak with your Supervisor or Human Resources Manager, you may also contact SafeCall (discussed later) to express your concerns. Any calls to SafeCall will be treated as confidentially as possible without impeding the investigation process.

Salary Description $30000 – 50000