Production Supervisor at Hostess Brands, LLC in Emporia, Kansas

Job Description:

Your Opportunity as a Production Supervisor



The Production Supervisor is responsible for efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The Supervisor maintains a safe and productive working environment while coaching and supervising their team members. The majority of the supervisors time will be spent on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring safety, production, quality, maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate standards.



Location: Emporia, KS Manufacturing Plant



Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Night Shift: 4:30pm-4:30am



In this Role You Will:

• Must be able to coach and influence employees under their supervision. Trains and motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
  
  


• Directly manage all daily activities and long-term objectives of their department, in conjunction with managers across shifts or departments.
  
  


• Conducts thorough investigations to identify and eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems.
  
  


• Work collaboratively with leaders on HR, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
  
  


• Ensure staff is following the work rules at all times. Ensure GMP compliance is adhered to at all times.
  
  


• Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement; Adhere to company standards and operating procedures.
  
  

The Right Role for You



We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.



What We are Looking For:




Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
  
  


• BA/BS Degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred
  
  


• 1-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required or 1+ years of leadership with a BA/BS degree in Engineering, Continuous Improvement or Food Science.
  
  


• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP is required.
  
  

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  
  


• Ability to learn how to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment & processes to produce quality product.
  
  


• Ability to understand and learn the unique equipment in a bakery and its operation.
  
  


• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly preferred
  
  

Work Environment



This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.



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