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As a Production Supervisor at Shearer’s, your primary responsibilities include leading manufacturing teams to achieve goals related to safety, quality, and productivity. You’ll ensure the work environment promotes safety and compliance with regulatory requirements while providing guidance, coaching, and support to your team. From monitoring performance metrics to collaborating with cross-functional teams, your role is key to ensuring that we maintain high standards in snack production.

Candidates applying for the Production Supervisor position at Shearer’s need 2-5 years of experience in a production management or supervisory role, ideally within the food processing industry. Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality are essential for successfully guiding your team and achieving our ambitious production goals.

At Shearer’s, the Production Supervisor plays a pivotal role in enhancing team performance through motivation, coaching, and fostering a positive atmosphere. You’ll track work performance and attendance, resolving issues quickly to ensure all metrics are met. Your focus on team empowerment and development will help elevate overall operational efficiency, making a direct impact on the success of production goals.

The Production Supervisor position at Shearer’s in Bristol follows a night shift schedule from 8 PM to 8 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation. This schedule allows for a balanced approach to meeting production demands while giving you valuable off time to recharge and enjoy personal activities.

A Production Supervisor at Shearer’s can look forward to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and a flexible spending account. Additionally, our retirement savings plan includes a match, and employees benefit from short-term and long-term disability coverage. Plus, we believe in giving back to our communities and offer various volunteer opportunities!

When answering this question, emphasize your leadership style, focusing on teamwork, clear communication, and empowerment. Share specific examples of how you've motivated teams in the past, created a positive work environment, and navigated challenges.

Discuss your understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Give examples of how you have enforced safety measures in previous roles and how you can create a culture of safety among your team members.

Prepare a concrete example where you successfully utilized metrics to identify a bottleneck and implement changes that enhanced efficiency. Focus on the outcome and what you learned from the experience.

Your answer should reflect your conflict resolution skills. Explain your strategy for addressing issues directly while maintaining respect for all parties involved, and share a specific example if possible.

Outline the methods you have utilized for performance tracking, such as setting measurable targets, regular check-ins, and performance reviews. Discuss how you use data to inform decision-making and improve team productivity.

Talk about your familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools, such as Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma. Explain how you have applied these principles in your previous positions to optimize processes and foster a culture of excellence.

Demonstrate your ability to prioritize with examples from your experience. Highlight how you assess urgency and importance, delegate effectively, and adapt to changing conditions without losing focus on quality.

Discuss any relevant software, tools, or technologies you've used for scheduling, monitoring, or reporting in production. Explain how these tools increased efficiency or enhanced communication in your previous roles.

Articulate the essential traits that you believe lead to success in this role, such as strong leadership, effective communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality outcomes.

Share your passion for leadership, teamwork, and the food industry. Discuss how these motivators drive you to achieve results while fostering a safe and positive work culture, along with a desire to continuously improve production processes.