Production Supervisor - 1st shift

SUMMARY: Kayem’s production supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and quality food production in a safe and cost-effective way to achieve performance targets. The person in this key role is responsible for overseeing production schedules, maintaining compliance with safety, quality, policy and applicable laws and standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor will provide leadership in hiring, training, performance management and employee development, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Creates and maintains a culture of safety. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Management and Operations Oversight

• Ensures compliance with product quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and executes operational schedules to meet production targets to ensure customer orders are produced on time and in full.
• Plans for and ensures appropriate staffing levels are met.
• Monitors workflow, machine utilization and team performance to maximize operational efficiency.
• Reviews production reports, identifies gaps, and implements solutions to improve performance.

Leadership and Team Development

• Leads, motivates, and develops team members to achieve production goals.
• Serves as the primary resource for employee questions, concerns, and performance-related matters.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and training to enhance individual and team effectiveness and team engagement.
• Conducts regular team meetings to review past results, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures safety training is conducted and completed by all team members.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensures adherence to company policies, food safety protocols, and industry regulations.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and team collaboration.
• Develops and enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and efficiency.

Communication and Reporting

• Communicates effectively with production teams, management, and cross-functional departments including maintenance, quality assurance and safety teams.
• Maintains accurate records of production data, compliance activities, and operational metrics.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Ability to influence and inspire teams to meet organizational goals
• High sense of urgency
• Employee Development and Coaching: Motivates, trains, and supports team members.
• Operational Effectiveness: Strong problem solving skills to manage daily production activities and changing priorities. Ability to anticipate adverse scenarios and provide contingency plan recommendations.
• Strong ability to interpret safety guidelines, operating procedures, and compliance regulations.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive informed decision-making.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, Portuguese or French are a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software.
• Ability to present functional specifications to the IT department when needed.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations, such as machine speeds and production rates.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to refrigerated and wet conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud typical of a manufacturing facility.

Physical requirements including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs regularly and lifting moderate weights.

Company Overview 

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees.  Kayem benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
  Reimbursement)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

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