Business Unit Overview 8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm. Responsibilities Position Summary: Our Production Supervisor is a key part of the Production department and team. This role leads front line Production employees to accomplish production throughput and quality goals in a safe and cost-efficient manner. Our Production Supervisor also manages employee performance and develops employees. Duties and Responsibilities: · Responsible for scheduling daily and weekly production assignments for front line production team · Proactively monitors and measures production department throughput and quality metrics daily; responsible for coaching, counseling, and managing employees via timely feedback and development · Maintain detailed and accurate production records. Assist in the training and evaluation of employees assigned to the department. Review operations and implement corrective action for improvements and changes. · Responsible for labor variance in the department. · Partners with Health & Safety function to advance production department safety programs and improve employee safety in the workplace · Serve as the ‘face’ for employees on assigned shift; lead daily team huddles and monthly team meetings to drive team alignment, productivity, and safety · Serve as the on-site safety representative during emergency situations and when manager is offsite. Responsible for investigating and reporting safety incidents and identifying corrective actions to address safety findings. · Partner with sanitation function to drive compliance in production department sanitation. · Assists Production Manager in developing department-operating budget. · Uses lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous process improvements in quality, productivity, sanitation, and safety · Other duties, as assigned Education And Experience Required: · HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution · 1+ years leadership or supervisory experience · 3+ years manufacturing experience · Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills: · 3+ years supervisory experience · Associates degree in maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical field · Previous experience with implementing behavior-based safety programs · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Strong organizational skills · Strategic planning skills · High level of accuracy and attention to detail Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: · Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds · Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment · Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift · Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift · Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift · Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift · Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift · Must be able to reach and grasp for 6+ hours per shift