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As a Production Supervisor - Night Shift at Shearer’s, your primary responsibilities will include leading and directing employees on the manufacturing floor, ensuring the adherence to safety and quality standards, monitoring productivity, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. You will be accountable for meeting various operational objectives while providing mentorship and support to your team.

To apply for the Production Supervisor - Night Shift position at Shearer’s, you should have 2-5 years of experience in a production management or supervisory role, preferably within the food processing industry. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to help guide your team effectively in achieving production goals.

Shearer’s takes workplace safety seriously by enforcing strict safety and sanitation rules. As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for not only adhering to these standards but also for encouraging your team to follow protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, thus maintaining a safe and productive environment.

The Production Supervisor - Night Shift at Shearer’s operates on a schedule from 8 PM to 8 AM, working a 2,2,3 schedule. This means you will work 2 consecutive nights, followed by 2 nights off, and then 3 nights on, providing a balanced work-life experience.

At Shearer’s, Production Supervisors enjoy a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a flexible spending account, a retirement savings plan with a match, short and long-term disability insurance, and opportunities to participate in community volunteer work, ensuring your well-being is a top priority.

In dealing with performance issues, I would first approach the employee privately to discuss specific behaviors and expectations. It's crucial to listen to their perspective and collaborate on a path to improvement while providing coaching and support throughout the process.

I would utilize a combination of clear communication, regular check-ins, performance metrics, and motivational strategies to ensure that my team understands our production goals and remains engaged in achieving them.

Certainly! In my previous role, I led a team through implementing a new quality control system. I organized training sessions, asked for feedback, and ensured that everyone felt comfortable with the new process, ultimately improving our efficiency and product quality.

Prioritizing safety in a fast-paced environment involves constant vigilance, regular training sessions, and creating an open line of communication where team members feel empowered to report unsafe conditions without fear of repercussions.

To improve productivity, I would analyze workflow efficiency, gather input from team members on potential bottlenecks, implement best practices, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement where everyone is involved in finding solutions.

I foster teamwork by promoting open communication, setting team goals, organizing team-building activities, and recognizing and celebrating team successes to create a strong sense of community and collaboration.

Key performance indicators for me would include overall production efficiency, quality control measures, safety incident rates, employee attendance, and turnover rates, as they all impact the success of the manufacturing process.

I address conflicts promptly by mediating discussions between the parties involved, encouraging constructive feedback, and facilitating a resolution that maintains team harmony while upholding workplace standards.

I have implemented lean manufacturing principles in my previous role by conducting workshops and process mapping sessions that led to reduced waste and increased efficiency, resulting in improved performance metrics across our team.

I want to work at Shearer’s because I admire the company’s commitment to quality and sustainability in the snack industry. I believe my leadership skills and passion for continuous improvement align perfectly with Shearer's mission and goals.