Converting Production Supervisor

Description of Duties

Supervise the Lamination, Pouch, and Slitting production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
Optimize safety (food packaging and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity
Train and coach shift associates.
Conduct associate performance reviews.
Responsible for shift schedule to include; workstation assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
Responsible to meet shift production goals.
Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
Reject product outside of specifications.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Communicate with other Shift Supervisors, Converting Operations Manager and Vice-President of Manufacturing and Technical.
Ensure a clean and safe work area.
Complete shift paperwork.
Assist in production as necessary.
Manipulate WIP and raw material rolls in excess of 1000 lbs. using material handling equipment.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Other duties as assigned.
Be available to cover absences within the department as requested by management.

SQF / Food Safety Responsibilities