Production Supervisor
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Business Unit OverviewMichael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents, and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.Location DescriptionMichael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the Hub of Sibley County. Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties, and omelets.ResponsibilitiesPosition is responsible for supervising all production areas at the Gaylord facility and for the training, scheduling, and development of 60+ employees during 1st shift production.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This position always has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value.Produces the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost consistent with good manufacturing practices.Provides a safe work environment for all personnel.Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating problems in order to minimize their impact on the operations.Requests and directs services of maintenance, sanitation, and other personnel as may be necessary to achieve the desired level and quality of production, sanitation, safety, and warehouse services.Cooperates with all departments to assure a coordinated work relationship exists at all times.Responsible for ingredient usage and all other department costs.Keeps accurate and up-to-date records (i.e. timecards, downtime records, absentee records, etc.).Enforces company policies in a fair and consistent manner.Encourages suggestions from employees which will improve production, quality, safety, and/or control costs of production.Keeps operations manager informed on operating and/or employee problems, quality, safety, and/or control costs of production.Maintains consistent communications and monthly department meetings.Provides a safe working environment.Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.2-3 years supervisory experience, preferably in the food industry.PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and teaming skills.Ability to prioritize and follow directions with little/no supervision.Must have strong organizational skills and ability to do multi-functional tasks.Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required.Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is a plus.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.#J-18808-Ljbffr