Production Supervisor in Texas, USA - DKA

• Family business that has been doing snack manufacturing since 1952. Since then, the family business has grown, producing salty snacks in locations worldwide for different markets.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the production schedule, including setting work schedules and supporting hiring to meet production goals. The supervisor develops training schedules for new employees, evaluates worker performance, and assigns employees to appropriate positions to increase productivity. The role also maintains departmental employee records, including attendance and performance evaluations. The Production Supervisor implements continuous-improvement activities, including quality improvement teams, to reduce scrap and increase productivity; monitors the departmental budget to ensure resources are properly allocated; and prepares production reports for upper management, including reports concerning departmental safety, productivity, and goals.

Job Type: Full Time/TN Visa/Salaried

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually.

Workweek: Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing quality systems, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor production and quality control, including the correct raw materials used; recording batch codes; implementation of quality-control tests; compliance with policies and procedures; correction of production or machinery issues; collection and staging of raw materials from thewarehouse for production; and movement of finished product from production to the shipping staging area.

• Monitor the results of Quality Assurance tests performed by the laboratory.

• Report any issues to the Production Manager or Quality Assurance Manager.

• Complete production and quality checklists to verify that all monitoring procedures are occurring.

• Complete and gather all production paperwork at the end of the shift.

• Maximize productivity by monitoring process steps, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel, and studying methods.

• Verify that employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food-safety practices.

• Train employees in production fundamentals and cross-train staff in all facets of production.

• Effectively communicate company goals to each employee and keep employees informed of important company decisions and current issues.

• Ensure all machinery is set up correctly before startup.

• Tour the production area daily to ensure work areas are clean and organized.

• Properly complete the Production Report, Absentee/Tardy Report, and Injury Report. Analyze reports to identify issues requiring attention and discuss them with the Production Manager to determine causes and possible solutions for increasing efficiency.

• Plan break schedules for machine operators and the lead person. Relieve machine operators by operating machinery during breaks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) to five (5) years of work experience.

• HACCP training.

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Shipping and receiving.

• Allergen controls.

• Chemical control.

• Physical contamination prevention.

• Food security.

• Sanitation and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

• Corrective and preventive action.

• Pest control.

• Maintenance.

• Quality.

• Repack procedures.

• Oil Handling Program.

This position description provides a general description of the duties and responsibilities. Employees may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in place of, those described herein, and duties are subject to change at any time according to the needs of the Company.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Background Check? Yes, the selected applicant will undergo a criminal background check coordinated by the recruitment company before departure to the place of employment.
• Drug Test: N/A
• English Level Requirement: C1
• Driver License: Yes, a valid driver license is necessary to drive to and from work.

TRANSPORTATION TO THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Yes, once the Visa or Change of Employer is approved, the employer will provide transportation to the place of employment from the place of recruitment or COE.
• *** Note to applicants: Please discuss with your recruiter whether you will drive or use another transportation method instead of flying.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE(S)

• The employer will provide transportation to and from the worksite for the first 15–30 days after arrival at the place of employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to secure personal transportation during that period. A valid driver’s license is required to receive this benefit.

HOUSING

• The employer will provide housing for the first 15–30 days after arrival at the place of employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to secure personal housing during that period.

BENEFITS

• PTO: Yes (TBD); discuss with the company/recruiter.
• Bonus: 10%–15% of the worker’s annual salary upon achieving company and personal goals.
• 401(k): Employees are eligible for auto-enrollment after one year of service. The plan features an employee contribution of 6%, with a company match of 3.5%.
• Insurance: Yes, health, vision, and dental insurance are provided. The company covers 90% of the cost. Basic, mid-level, and premium coverage options are available. For details regarding family coverage, please consult the policy documentation.