Golden Barrel Products - Production Supervisor

Essent ial Job Functions :

• Customarily and regularly trains and directs the work of at least two or more other full-time employees or their equivalent to ensure their assigned duties are done correctly, efficiently, and responsibly
• Makes suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of assigned employees
• Trains and supervises assigned personnel, prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work produced
• Maintain a good working relation with co-workers and outside companies that work with the Zook Molasses or represent our company
• Order materials and supplies required for the department
• Monitor inventories to ensure adequacy of supply
• Ultimately responsible for orders and/or product being processed correctly and on time
• Communicates with the Plant Manager regarding department operations status on a regular basis
• Completes any paperwork / production reports in a timely manner and forwards to appropriate individual
• Measures and reports the effectiveness of department activities
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Recommends measures to improve quality of service, increasing efficiency of department and work crew and equipment performance
• Continuously improves production operations through the use of lean enterprise practices
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments and serving internal customers
• Responsible for maintaining quality, authentic, safe, and legal products.
• Any other duties as requested directed or assigned by the manager

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs assigned personnel. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include safety, participating in interviewing and hiring; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and providing continual feedback on both positive and negative performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems and maintaining accurate attendance records
• Demonstrates commitment to company values
• Fosters a cooperative work environment

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience (Licenses and Certifications):

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years supervisory of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to other company locations
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

Equipment to Be Used:

• Any equipment associated with assigned department

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations
• Ability to plan and think ahead over a 3 month to 1-year time span
• Computer proficient
• Ability to measure performance to company goals and standards and establish targets for improvements in safety, quality cost, delivery and employee relations
• Ability to understand and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form as they pertain to production
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and customers
• Ability to work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• Any additional specialized safety or other training required

Essential Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking, using tools and performing repetitive actions
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with help
• Visual acuity to read instructions and operate machines

Operating Principals:
Employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with Golden Barrel Products, Zook Ag. and ZMC Logistics operating principles: specifically, work and act as a team player in all interactions with other company employee’s; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with co-workers and others; and consistently provide quality service.

Working Hours:

• Standard workday Monday through Friday and as necessary to complete the requirements of the position
• Overtime may be required, and hours are subject to change based on company needs