Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Production Supervisor in Troy, Alabama
Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Troy, Alabama
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 23394
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Our Production Supervisor is a key part of the Production department and team. This role leads front line Production employees to accomplish production throughput and quality goals in a safe and cost-efficient manner. Our Production Supervisor also manages employee performance and develops employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for scheduling daily and weekly production assignments for front line production team · Proactively monitors and measures production department throughput and quality metrics daily; responsible for coaching, counseling, and managing employees via timely feedback and development · Maintain detailed and accurate production records. Assist in the training and evaluation of employees assigned to the department. Review operations and implement corrective action for improvements and changes. · Responsible for labor variance in the department. · Partners with Health & Safety function to advance production department safety programs and improve employee safety in the workplace · Serve as the ‘face’ for employees on assigned shift; lead daily team huddles and monthly team meetings to drive team alignment, productivity, and safety · Serve as the on-site safety representative during emergency situations and when manager is offsite. Responsible for investigating and reporting safety incidents and identifying corrective actions to address safety findings. · Partner with sanitation function to drive compliance in production department sanitation. · Assists Production Manager in developing department-operating budget. · Uses lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous process improvements in quality, productivity, sanitation, and safety · Other duties, as assigned Education And Experience Required: · HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution · 1+ years leadership or supervisory experience · 3+ years manufacturing experience · Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills: · 3+ years supervisory experience · Associates degree in maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical field · Previous experience with implementing behavior-based safety programs · Effective written and verbal communication skills · Strong organizational skills · Strategic planning skills · High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: · Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds · Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment · Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift · Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift · Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift · Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift · Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift · Must be able to reach and grasp for 6+ hours per shift
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)