FOOD MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR- MIDNIGHT 12 HOUR SHIFTS!

As a Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor at Shearer's, you will be responsible for directing production and packaging on our lines to ensure our snacks meet top quality. You will enforce safety and sanitation rules, supervise and train team members, use data to enhance work processes, and collaborate with other supervisors to maintain smooth operations across departments.

The ideal candidate for the Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor position at Shearer's should have at least a high school diploma or GED. A BA/BS degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Additionally, having 2-5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in the food/beverage segment, is beneficial.

Shearer's provides a comprehensive benefits package for Food Manufacturing Production Supervisors, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a flexible spending account, and a retirement savings plan with a match. After just 30 days, supervisors can also enjoy other perks like short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus an employee assistance plan.

The 2-2-3 rotating schedule at Shearer's means that our Food Manufacturing Production Supervisors work two days on, two days off, and then three days on, giving you a full three-day weekend every other week. This structure is designed to promote a healthy work/life balance while ensuring our production needs are met.

To apply for the Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor role at Shearer's, you can visit our careers page. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications and join our team to help produce amazing snacks that delight customers across North America.

When answering this question, emphasize a leadership style that focuses on collaboration and empowerment. For example, discuss how you encourage open communication and idea-sharing, which allows your team to flourish. Provide specific examples of when your leadership approach successfully improved team performance.

It's crucial to demonstrate your understanding of OSHA regulations and food safety guidelines. Discuss your experience in implementing training sessions and regular audits to ensure adherence to safety standards. Mention any improvements you made in previous roles due to enforcing these regulations.

Share your experience with data analysis and metrics evaluation to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Talk about specific tools or methodologies you’ve applied, like Lean Manufacturing principles, and review any successful initiatives that resulted in improved productivity and reduced waste.

Explain your conflict resolution strategy. Focus on active listening, understanding differing perspectives, and finding common ground. Provide a real-life example that showcases your ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining team morale.

Discuss your organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple streams of work. You can also highlight any specific tools you use to prioritize tasks effectively, such as project management software or simple to-do lists, while providing an example of how you previously managed competing demands successfully.

Describe any specific continuous improvement methodologies you are familiar with, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen. Complement this by sharing experiences where you implemented such strategies, highlighting quantifiable improvements resulting from those initiatives.

Emphasize the importance of cross-department collaboration in a production environment. Discuss your experience with regular interdepartmental meetings or shared communication platforms and how these practices facilitated smooth operations and problem resolution.

Highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) that are relevant to food manufacturing, such as output rate, quality control pass rates, and downtime. Share how you've tracked these metrics in the past and used them to drive process improvements.

Outline your philosophy around mentorship and development. Discuss specific training programs you’ve developed or experience leveraging on-the-job training while ensuring team members feel supported and encouraged to grow in their roles.

Identify potential challenges like fluctuating production demands or maintaining quality during peak times. Discuss your proactive approach to addressing these challenges, including planning, resource allocation, and staff training.